Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved at YWCA Lancaster

Get involved with YWCA Lancaster and be a part of the movement for racial and gender equity! Whether through volunteering, attending events, or joining our advocacy efforts, you can help us eliminate racism, empower women, and promote justice in our community. Together, we can create lasting change!

Meet the Team

  • Dr. Gretchel Hathaway

    Chair

  • Karen King

    Vice Chair

  • Sharon Allen-Spann

    Secretary

  • Martha Guaigua

    Treasurer

  • Jasmine Kraybill

  • Dr. Towahna (Tee) Rhim

  • Dana Hamp Gulick

  • Stephanie Thomas

  • Mary Auker-Endres

  • April Russell

  • Maxine Cook

  • Robin Goodson

  • Michele Wherley

  • Eileen Quinn

  • Beth Ross

  • Denise Elliott

  • Beth Beam

Volunteer at YWCA Lancaster

Our mission is powered by comm-YOU-nity.

Join our mission and help us meet our mission by volunteering with us. Our diverse array of opportunities allows you to engage as much or as little as your schedule permits – from recurring commitments to special events and program support. Your assistance is invaluable in supporting the women and families we serve!

Ways to Volunteer

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Join a Committee

When you join the YWCA Lancaster, you not only support our outreach & mission programs, but you become part of a worldwide membership movement.

The World YWCA unites over 25 million women and girls in 125 countries through our affiliated, autonomous national associations. Membership is open to any individual, regardless of race, religion or gender.

Governance Committee

Finance Committee

Program Impact Committee

Property Committee

Mission Committee

Development Committee

Specialized Subcommittees:

  • Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center Advisory Committee

  • Racial Equity Profile Action Team

  • Human Resources Policy Committee

  • Marketing Committee

  • Membership Committee

  • YForward Committee

  • Special Events Committee (Race Against Racism & Women of Achievement)

  • Landscape Committee

By providing your phone number, you agree to receive SMS messages from YWCA Lancaster regarding program updates, event notifications, and other relevant communications. Message frequency varies. Standard message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out at any time. View our Privacy Policy for more details.