Volunteer with IWCA

Support the Global Network of Women in Coffee

The International Women’s Coffee Alliance is powered by people who believe in expanding opportunity for women across the coffee value chain.

Volunteers help IWCA strengthen connections between producing and consuming countries, support chapter initiatives, and share the stories and expertise of women throughout the global coffee community.

Whether you are a student, a coffee professional, or simply someone who believes in the mission, volunteering is a meaningful way to contribute your skills while becoming part of an international network.

Many volunteer opportunities can be done remotely from anywhere in the world.

What Volunteers Gain

Volunteering with IWCA provides opportunities to contribute to meaningful work while developing professional skills and connections.

Hands-On Experience
Support real projects in communications, nonprofit operations, research, and community engagement.

Portfolio Development
Work on projects such as social media content, newsletters, research, and design that can strengthen your professional portfolio.

Recognition
With your permission, IWCA may highlight volunteer contributions through social media, newsletters, or our website.

Documentation
Volunteers who complete their agreed-upon project or term may request:

  • Certificate of Participation

  • Letter of Recommendation

  • LinkedIn endorsements or testimonials from IWCA leadership

Industry Connections
Volunteers often gain exposure to IWCA’s global leadership network and the broader coffee community.

Areas Where We Currently Need Volunteer Support

We regularly welcome volunteers with experience or interest in:

  • CRM and data organization

  • Graphic design for social media and communications

  • Newsletter and communications support

  • Translation and bilingual content editing

  • Fundraising event support (virtual and in person)

  • Research and content development related to women in coffee

Projects vary throughout the year depending on organizational priorities.

Micro-Volunteer Opportunities

Some projects are structured as short-term volunteer opportunities that allow people to contribute in a focused way.

Examples may include:

  • Supporting a digital storytelling or social media project

  • Helping organize or clean up CRM or contact data

  • Assisting with translation or bilingual communications

  • Contributing to a newsletter or campaign

These examples illustrate the kinds of projects volunteers may help with. Opportunities change as new initiatives emerge.

Have Another Way You’d Like to Help?

Volunteers bring a wide range of experience, creativity, and ideas.

If you have skills you’d like to contribute or an idea for how you could support IWCA’s mission—even if it isn’t listed here—we would love to hear from you.

Want to help, but Not sure you can commit to a volunteer role?

No problem! Helping IWCA can be as simple as building awareness and support! For example:

  • Follow IWCA on social media and spread the word to your network about our work.

  • Become familiar with what empowerment can accomplish by reading (and sharing!) the IWCA Case Studies.

  • Consider hosting your own fund- and awareness-building event. It can be as simple as asking guests to your next party to give to IWCA in lieu of gifts, or as complex as hosting an event in your community.

Application Instructions

To apply, please send the following information to IWCA Global:

  • Summary of your background and skill set. This can be a resume or CV (curriculum vitae).

  • Brief written statement describing:

    • Your interest in IWCA

    • Why you are a good fit for the role(s)

    • Optional: contact information for 2 references

  • Signed Volunteer Agreement, including review of Volunteer Handbook. Download here.

Please send a brief note about your interests (and a resume if you wish) using the form below:

Other Ways to Support IWCA

If volunteering isn’t the right fit right now, there are still many ways to support the global IWCA community:

Every action helps strengthen the network supporting women across the coffee industry.