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Volunteers are so essential for PayTech Women’s ability to move our mission and vision forward, helping ambitious women rise in payments.
We have many rewarding
opportunities available year-round for our more than 6,500 members to share their expertise and give back to our PTW
member community.
Log in and watch our Virtual Volunteer Fair held on February 19, 2025, to learn more!
Why Volunteer?
Being a volunteer with PTW is a great way to add value to your career by sharing your knowledge, passion and skillsets while connecting with other paytech professionals. Join PTW for a year of service.
Who Can Volunteer?
PTW volunteer
opportunities are available for all current members to serve in a variety of short- and long-term positions. For most roles, no previous experience is required. We invite you to contribute your time and talents to the PTW member community.
How Do I Volunteer?
There are a variety of ways to get involved, including short-term opportunities as well as longer-term roles on our task forces and committees. Unless otherwise specified, most volunteer terms are one year and end the year in December.
To join a volunteer group, please complete our
volunteer interest form below and select your area of interest. A volunteer priority leader or staff
member will reach out to you to discuss the role.
Current volunteer submissions will be considered for the 2025 committee and task force appointments. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 14.
PayTech Women Has Three Strategic Priority Areas:
RISE: Focused on the career path and the needs at each rung of leadership.
Committees and Task Forces include: Mentoring, Senior Leader Education, Retired Member Community Group
THRIVE: Focused on ensuring the unique value proposition of PayTech Women to the members and ensuring the organization, as well as individual members, are thriving.
Committees and Task Forces include: Business Development, 20th Anniversary, Member Recognition and Spotlights, Leadership Summit and Content such as our PayTech Women Live Webinars, Chapter in a Box events and Content Creation.
CONNECT: Focused on ensuring PTW members can connect and engage with others in the industry ensuring personal and company success.
Committees and Task Forces include: Member Recognition & Spotlights, Member Ambassadors, Inclusion Groups, Member Data Insights, Next Gen Community Group and PTW Chapters Advisory Committee.
Note: All volunteers will be required to sign a Disclosure Agreement before joining a committee or task force.
Micro-Volunteer Opportunities
These PTW volunteer opportunities are limited in scope and in time commitment. This is a great way to stay engaged, build your network and give back to the community.
Mentoring
Pay it forward and empower other women by volunteering as a mentor! Through our Mentoring programs, you can share your wisdom and advice to help other members navigate a career-related challenge or opportunity. You can be a mentor for a one-time, one-to-one,
confidential session with no long-term commitment. Explore how to propel another member toward success! Learn more.
Time Commitment: A minimum of one hour per session. Openings announced on an as-needed basis.
Content Creator Committee
Do you love writing? Our bi-weekly newsletter,
PayTech News, welcomes contributing writers to share their industry insights, PTW event summaries and professional stories with
the PTW Community. To contribute your expertise and thoughts, contact
Anne Mendenhall,
VP, Marketing and Communications.
Time Commitment: Time it takes to write and proof 500- to 1,500-word article.
Leadership Summit On-Site Volunteers
Our annual Leadership Summit occurs each fall in Atlanta and to make it a great success, we need on-site volunteers to serve as room hosts, note takers, social media community managers, hospitality team way finders, gift bag organizers and more! Learn
more about our
Call for Summit Volunteers or reach out to PTW Member Services at
info@paytechwomen.org for
more information.
Time Commitment: Two-hour shifts on-site at the Leadership Summit.
Year-Round Volunteer Opportunities
Member Ambassador Committee
The Member Ambassador Committee seeks to empower every PayTech Women member to get every benefit we provide. Whether you are new member, or have been a member for years, a PayTech Women Member Ambassador can be one of your greatest resources. They personally
take time out of their busy workdays to welcome new members and guide them along their membership journey.
Time Commitment: One-two hours per month
Responsibilities:
- Actively engage in PayTech Women’s online community, Social Link, by posting content and engaging with members' posts by welcoming them to the community
- Personal reach out to new members via phone and email to welcome them to organization and help them become more engaged
Mentoring Committee
Assists with matching mentors and mentees. Creates strategy and implementation goals to expand our existing mentor program.
Time Commitment: Service on this committee is one term with an opportunity to renew for an additional year. The committee leader will meet with members monthly. As we receive on-going requests via email, committee members also assist with
the matching of mentors with mentees.
Senior Leaders Experiences Task Force
Service on this Task Force is by Invitation Only
Invite-only education. With oversight from the Past President Advisory Council (PPAC) and staff, this task force will plan invite-only executive level education and training sessions at the Leadership Summit.
Time Commitment: Service on this task force is one term with an opportunity to renew for an additional year. The task force leader will meet with members monthly. Members on this committee are selected by the senior leaders committee.
Leadership Summit Planning Committee
Focused on producing our annual signature event! The Leadership Summit takes place each fall with a large team of volunteers behind the scenes who make the magic happen. If you love planning events, this is the committee for you! Responsibilities include
assisting with opening night, planning the breakout sessions, developing surprise-and-delight experiences for attendees and more.
Time Commitment: Approximately two hours per month including the monthly committee meetings. As we get closer to the Leadership Summit, meetings will take place on a weekly basis.
PTW ConneX Committee
PTW ConneX consists of small cohort groups that meet virtually and in-person. The Cohort experiences will take place pre-Summit, during the event and post-event. This committee will plan our networking experiences throughout the year.
Time Commitment: The committee leader will host monthly meetings leading up to the fall Leadership Summit.
Content Committee: PTW Live and Webinars
Our events are not possible without volunteers. PayTech Women holds events monthly at the national and chapter level. Responsibilities include working with Jewel Hazelton, VP of Membership Relations and Content Strategy, to plan programming that covers
topics that are relevant and necessary for women in the payments and fintech industry to equip them with the leadership skills required to advance in their careers. Help is needed in brainstorming topics, securing speakers and promoting events.
Time Commitment: Service on this committee is one term with an opportunity to renew for an additional year. The committee will meet monthly.
Member Engagement Teams
This area is focused on enhancing the PayTech Women experience. Volunteer opportunities include Member Recognition and Spotlight, helping facilitate the PayTech Women ConneX program, leading one of our Inclusion Groups and helping us capture better member
data and insights.
Recognition & Spotlights Committee
This committee is integral to our overall member engagement. They work to identify individuals within the PTW membership who have a unique story to tell or are rising stars within our industry. This team of volunteers will work with the staff and a team
of volunteers across all the priority teams to craft stories for our website and newsletter. This committee will also find unique opportunities to recognize and celebrate members who are gamechangers in our industry.
Time Commitment: Service on this committee is one term with an opportunity to renew for an additional year. The committee leader will meet with members monthly.
Inclusion Groups Committee
Inclusion groups are an opportunity for members and allies of the community to come together and strengthen networks to enhance career opportunities. Each inclusion group is encouraged to provide one educational program for the PTW membership annually. PTW
currently has four inclusion groups that meet monthly: Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Pride/LGBTQ and Asian/Pacific Islander. Each of these groups are looking for volunteers to join the leadership team.
Time Commitment: Service on this committee is one term with an opportunity to renew for an additional year. The Inclusion Group leader will meet with members monthly. Each group develops experiences that foster an inclusive and educational
community.
Member Data Insights Task Force
The Member Data Insights Task Force is integral to understanding the participation of our members and is responsible for segmenting the data into marketable data points. This group will identify needed data points and work to update systems to capture
this data and create meaningful insights for marketing and sales staff to use.
Time Commitment: Service on this task force is one term with an opportunity to renew for an additional year. The task force leader will meet with members monthly.
Business Development
Corporate Champions Committee
Service on this Committee is by Invitation Only
The Corporate Champion Committee members come together quarterly to discuss best practices for engagement of their staff and PTW. In addition, the group encourages interaction between internal women’s groups and PTW.
Time Commitment: Meets quarterly. Additional hours are required to build internal engagement with women in your organization.
Business Development Task Force
Service on this Task Force is by Invitation Only
This task force will discuss and advise on strategies to increase awareness, sharing information on new and existing marketing platforms to identify new opportunities for corporations to participate in PTW’s partner program. Under the PayTech Women
branding, partnership expansion broadens to include card acquiring, card issuing, fintech, financial institutions, credit unions, community banks, third-party providers, venture capitalist and private equity firms. We will offer customized business
development training, allowing more confidence to engage in meaningful conversations that generate awareness and lead opportunities when attending conferences and when in discussion with vendors. By joining this task force, you will directly
impact the growth of PayTech Women, share best practices, glean new insights and network with diverse professionals within the PTW community. Individuals on this task force must have a background in business development or sales. If you have an interest in serving in this area, please email
info@paytechwomen.org.
Time Commitment: Service on this task force is one term with an opportunity to renew for an additional year. The task force leader will meet with members weekly.
Fundraising Committee
The Fundraising Committee plays a vital role in our organization's success, championing long-range planning activities that include grant applications, fundraising campaigns and non-dues revenue. As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, the work of this
committee is more critical than ever to ensure our continued impact for the next 20 years. Individuals with fundraising experience are encouraged to apply.
Time Commitment: Service on this task force is one term with an opportunity to renew for an additional year. The task force leader will meet with members twice a month.
20th Anniversary Planning Task Force
The 20th Anniversary Planning Task Force will assist with the implementation of our organization's 20th anniversary celebration, bringing a comprehensive plan to life.
Time Commitment: Service on this task force is one term. The task force leader will meet with members monthly.
If you experience any difficulties accessing a group or completing the volunteer application, please email info@paytechwomen.org.
Applications Are Closed
