Volunteer to empower people at work

You’ll receive robust training–all online–that improves your professional skills. Our training is based in core coaching areas including establishing trust, active listening, powerful questioning, and forward momentum. We also delve into key management, rights, and workplace dynamics.

We ask that you commit at least two hours a week for six months. All done remotely.

Sharpen your professional skills and support people in the workplace

Our training program builds critical skills that make volunteers better leaders, team members, and managers in their own workplace. Volunteers invest in their own careers while lifting others up, all online.

Make a difference

Over 90 percent of people who used Empower Work say they feel better after talking to a counselor, and are able to take a next step that works for them.

Be part of a community

Join a community of committed, accomplished professionals making workplaces more welcoming and equitable for all.

Improve your professional skills

Over 95 percent of volunteer peer counselors report learning new skills in our training that they use in their workplaces.

Create your own remote schedule

Volunteer when you want, from anywhere, during our open hours. Set your schedule each week or flex at busy times.

 Empower Work volunteers are working or retired professionals from a range of industries and geographies. They are executive coaches, business analysts, chefs, HR specialists, firefighters, career advisors, product managers, social workers, engineers—and more. Read more from our volunteers!