Women's Money Matters seeks volunteers to meet growing need for financial wellness programs
The Massachusetts nonprofit is recruiting across Middlesex, Suffolk, Essex, and Norfolk Counties to support women and girls navigating financial challenges
BOSTON, MA — Women's Money Matters, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit that empowers women and girls living on low incomes to improve their financial health, is seeking volunteer coaches and presenters across Eastern Massachusetts to support a surge in demand for its free financial wellness programs. The nonprofit is recruiting volunteers in Middlesex, Suffolk, Essex, and Norfolk Counties as recent federal cuts to SNAP and Medicaid have left thousands of Massachusetts families without critical safety net support. In Massachusetts, nearly 1 in 9 women live in poverty, and for women of color, that number climbs to 1 in 5. Recent federal cuts to SNAP and Medicaid have compounded that stress.
Women's Money Matters offers free, group-based financial wellness programs that combine financial health workshops, peer support, and personalized one-to-one coaching. WMM's programs don't just provide financial concepts. They build the confidence and habits that lead to lasting change. It's not just about knowing how to manage money, but ultimately gaining confidence and feeling in control of your financial life.
"Our coaches show up because they care," said Ariana Contreras, Associate Director of Volunteer Partnerships, Women's Money Matters. "Each participant works with just one coach who takes the time to understand their full life picture, not just the finances. That one-to-one relationship creates trust, and trust is what transforms a workshop into lasting change.”
Central to that model is the one-to-one coaching relationship. Each participant is paired with a dedicated volunteer coach for the duration of the three-month program: someone who shows up every week, learns their specific goals and challenges, and provides consistent, personalized support that a classroom setting alone cannot offer. Coaches are not required to have a financial background. Their role is to listen, encourage, and help participants stay accountable to the goals they set for themselves.
Alongside coaches, volunteer presenters bring subject matter expertise into the workshops themselves. Presenters share their knowledge in a single, 90-minute workshop—perfect for busy professionals who want to give back but can't commit to an ongoing volunteer role. Topics range from building credit to protecting against fraud to retirement planning.
The Impact: Real Results, Real Change
WMM's financial wellness programs produce measurable, life-changing outcomes. Among Financial Futures graduates:
254% average increase in savings—from $264 at program start to $934 at completion
26% average increase in monthly income—from $2,072 to $2,601
40+ point average credit score increase
96% of graduates feel confident managing their finances at program completion
100% report using a budget to manage their expenses—up from just 20% at program start
Join 417 volunteers who contributed more than 14,000 hours to WMM last year and help grow that impact!
How to Get Involved
WMM is seeking volunteers across Eastern Massachusetts (Middlesex, Suffolk, Essex, and Norfolk Counties) for the following roles:
Coach (cis and trans women and non-binary people comfortable in a women-centered space): Commit to a three-month financial wellness program, attending weekly 90-minute workshops and meeting one-on-one with your participant for about an hour each week. No financial expertise required—you'll provide consistent, trusted support as participants work toward their own goals. Total commitment: approximately 2.5 hours per week (about the length of a weekly volunteer shift)—for three months that can change someone's financial trajectory for life.
Presenter (open to all genders): Share your expertise in a single, 90-minute workshop. No ongoing commitment required.
Upcoming Information Sessions
Register now to learn more about volunteer opportunities:
March 16 | 12:00–1:00 PM
April 14 | 6:30–7:30 PM
May 13 | 7:00–8:00 PM
For a full list of upcoming information sessions, visit: womensmoneymatters.org/upcoming-programs/upcoming-info-sessions/
To express interest in volunteering, contact Ariana Contreras at acontreras@womensmoneymatters.org or visit womensmoneymatters.org/volunteer-opportunities/.
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About Women’s Money Matters
Women’s Money Matters builds the financial wellness, confidence, and security of women and girls living on low incomes through a unique program that combines instructional workshops, peer support, and one-to-one coaching. For more information about Women’s Money Matters and its programs, please visit https://womensmoneymatters.org/