Get Involved

SF WoW is a volunteer-run organization founded in part on the idea that the more you give, the more you get back. Building a community is a shared task, and we all work together to share ideas, help each other build skills, and answer one another’s questions in order to succeed. While everyone on the list is supportive and contributes to our organization’s success, some women step up to a higher challenge.

Volunteers are rewarded for their efforts by being able to meet and network with high-level industry executives, vote on SF WoW leaders and issues, and of course, feel good about helping women in technology. SF WoW has many active volunteers and open opportunities for contributing on different levels of participation:

• SF WoW Volunteers Dedicated women manage our various SF WoW programs, such as Workshops, PIMs, Sponsorships, Web site, etc. Different programs require different levels of work and expertise. Some positions require only a small committment of time, such as Venues, while others are more robust positions. To view positions currently available, please visit our open positions page.
• Women @ LargeThese volunteers are called upon only occasionally to help with SF WoW events. In exchange for free attendance, their duties include setting up chairs, picking up food, etc. To become a Woman @ Large, or if you’re interested in volunteering only at a specific upcoming event, email our Women @ Large coordinator.
• Directors Elected quarterly for one year terms (with alternating term expirations), the Directors are comprised of five dedicated and talented women. Directors lead the organization, oversee volunteers, and manage programs on a tactical level. Directors must be nominated from our active volunteers. If you’re interested in being a director, start with a volunteer role that suits your skills. If you’re already a volunteer and would like to be nominated for a director position, email directors@sfwow.org.
• The Board Three experienced women sit on the SF WoW Board. Board members set strategic direction for the organization, oversee directors, and provide support to volunteers. Board members must be elected. If you’re interested in being nominated for Board consideration, email board@sfwow.org
• Friends of SF WoW Many people and companies have donated professional services and support to our organization in order to help us grow, flourish and support our membership. We have listed them in this special section of our site as a small way of saying “Thank you.” To learn more about becoming a friend, please contact our Sponsorship Manager.