Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second American Supreme Court Justice who fought for women’s rights and gender equality throughout her career in law once said, “Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you."

In celebration of International Women’s Day on the 8th of March 2021, SEEK Volunteer is shining the spotlight on some fantastic women-driven organisations and causes in support of women.

The campaign theme for IWD 2021 is ‘Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world ’. If you are looking for a way to support women, challenge inequity or gender bias, or simply help the next generation of women grow to their full potential, the below organisations offer inspiring ways to get involved.

GirlGuiding NZ

GirlGuiding NZ is a not-for-profit organisation for all girls and young women, whatever their background and circumstances. They give girls a space where they can really be themselves with other girls and share the experience of growing up as a girl in today's world. In this safe and aspirational environment which enables girls and young women to reach their full potential and make a difference in the world.

View GirlGuiding NZ’s current volunteer opportunities

Lower Hutt Women’s Centre

The Lower Hutt Women’s Centre acts as a community resource centre for Women, Teenage Girls and Children, working towards and with, education, empowerment, the promotion of mental health, healing and recovery for all women and families in the community.

View Lower Hutt Women’s Centre current volunteer opportunities

The Mums Clique

The Mums Clique strives to be "The Ultimate Mums Community" of New Zealand. Their mission is to empower and connect kiwi mums. The Mums Clique is run by mums, for mums.

View The Mums Clique current volunteer opportunities

Below are some specific areas supporting women that may inspire you -

Supporting migrant women and their families

Volunteering for organisations that support migrants and refugees often involves teaching skills that might come naturally to you, such as the English language, driving and digital literacy skills – all essential to be self-reliant in New Zealand society. Activities currently available via Volunteering Wellington: Sewing Teacher, Driving practice for Women and English language tutor assistants.

View current volunteer opportunities supporting migrant women and their families

Supporting older women

Older women who live in aged care facilities or at home alone often thrive on conversation, games and companionship. There are numerous organisations and aged care facilities seeking a simple hour or longer from volunteers who enjoy chatting, having a cup of tea, hearing wonderful life stories, playing board games, going on outings or watching TV with older women

View current volunteer opportunities supporting older women

There are many powerful ways to support gender equality, women’s rights and to help young girls realise their potential. Why not try volunteering? Start your search here.