Session 3: Women's Services - March 20 to April 23

• Session Description:
  The Women’s Services session will volunteer at variety of non-profit organizations serving women throughout the metro Denver area.  As a team we will explore how these services have been designed specifically to aid women. We will learn how gender plays a role in perpetuating or creating situations of poverty.  Together as a team we will share observations and discover how we can help create positive change within our Denver community.
  
  *Please note both men and women are encouraged to apply*
   

• Opening at Metro Volunteers - March 20, 5:30-7:30pm (required)          
  The team will meet each other for the first time to discuss TeamWorks and session details.  Additionally, we will have a special guest speaker to begin our education on Women’s Services in Denver.  Dinner will be potluck style.
   

• Empowerment Program - March 26, 5:30-8:30pm
  The mission of The Empowerment Program is to provide education, employment assistance, health, housing referrals and support services to women who are in disadvantaged positions due to incarceration, poverty, homelessness, or HIV/AIDS infection.  Volunteers will not only learn about the Empowerment Program’s work but also give the building a much needed fresh coat of paint.  We will paint several rooms with murals and new bright colors.
   

• Joy House - April 5, morning   
  Joy House, a division of the Providence Network, serves low-income women and children who are leaving domestic violence situations and seeking to rebuild their lives.  Volunteers will throw a special Saturday morning party for the women and their children.
   

• TBD - April 8, morning or evening
  More information coming soon!
   

• Project WISE – April 17, 5:00-8:00pm
  The mission of Project WISE is to empower women with low incomes through offering opportunities to meet personal, family and economic goals, and attain a positive involvement with their community. Project WISE’s Thursday Night Community Dinners, in the North Lincoln neighborhood, provide a chance for residents to interact with each other and volunteers through one-to-one interactions as well as through the Community Traditions circle process designed to create healthy community relationships. Volunteers will help set up the dinner and then interact with the community members and participate in the evening’s social networking.
   

• Closing at Metro Volunteers - April 23, 5:30-7:30pm (required)
  At this event the Team will reflect on the previous five weeks and celebrate our accomplishments.  We will discuss what we have learned and how we can continue to take action to effect positive change.  Dinner will be provided.