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Applications for 2026 Are Open!
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 7,100 members to share their expertise and give back to our PTW
member community.
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 Monday, March 2.
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.
Content Writing 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. You’ll work closely with VP of Marketing and Communications Anne Mendenhall.
Time Commitment: Time it takes to write and proof 500- to 1,500-word article.
Marketing Committee
Are you passionate about storytelling, branding or promoting meaningful work? Our Marketing Committee welcomes volunteers who are interested in shaping how we share our mission, programs and impact with the PTW Community. Committee members collaborate on messaging, campaigns and content that highlight chapter activities, events and member achievements across our platforms. You’ll work closely with VP of Marketing and Communications Anne Mendenhall.
Time Commitment: Service on this committee is one term with an opportunity to renew for an additional year. The committee will meet quarterly.
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
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.
Content Committee: 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.
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, Latino, Pride/LGBTQIA+ 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.
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.
If you experience any difficulties accessing a group or completing the volunteer application, please email info@paytechwomen.org.
Applications Close March 2
