Supporting Women in Science: Our Women’s History Month Event

How Corporate Volunteering Honors Women’s History Month

On March 7, 2025, employees from companies worldwide came together to celebrate Women’s History Month through virtual volunteering.

In partnership with Dr. Sonia Sethi, Dr. Caitlin Potter, and Dr. Elena West, Percent Pledge hosted a unique volunteer event supporting women in STEM. Dr. Sethi, an endocrinology physician and bioethicist, shared insights on gender equity in healthcare, while Dr. Potter and Dr. West introduced their conservation research on woodpecker habitats.

Volunteers then played a direct role in advancing their work by identifying and classifying woodpecker nests. This hands-on experience not only supported women in STEM but also allowed volunteers to contribute directly to scientific discovery.

Virtual Volunteering: One Hour Can Make an Impact

In just one hour, volunteers both contributed to ongoing conservation research and honored the contributions of women in STEM. Our unique Community Volunteer Events create a simple yet powerful way for employees to give back in just one hour.

Employee Volunteer Voices

These voices remind us why workplace volunteering matters—small efforts lead to a big impact.

Here’s what some of our volunteers had to say:

• Oda @ VoxMedia: "This was totally not what I expected, was the first one I signed up for, but was really fun and I enjoyed the speakers."‍
• Kristin @ Proof: "I thought this event was really fun and interesting. I really enjoyed doing the volunteer activity."‍
• Sophie @ DRW: "This was so much fun! Appreciated the opportunity to participate on your own time as well."‍
• Dawn @ William Everett Group: "This was a fun way to volunteer."
• Wes @ Vimeo: "Love these virtual volunteer events. Keep them coming."‍
• Anna @ Nintex: "It was a fun experience! I liked connecting with people doing meaningful work."‍
• Julia @ Peet's Coffee: "It always makes me feel amazing to see/hear and support smart women!"
• Paula @ Earnest: "So fun! I loved this! I'm definitely going to keep participating. I also really appreciated the talk on feminism and racism in medicine."
• Robert @ Integral Ad Science: "This was amazing! Thank you so much for the opportunity to volunteer!"‍
• Isaiah @ 1 Hotels: "This was a great experience and I look forward to the next one!"
• Stacie @ Fresenius Medical Care: "I really enjoyed this!"
• Anissa @ UserTesting: "As a fellow event pro, this was really well organized!"
• Chrissie @ NRG: "Such a fun activity!"
• Elizabeth @ NRG: "This is awesome, thank you so much!"
• Taya @ Jam City: "Thank you!! This has been fantastic!"
• Mandy @ onX: "This was so cool!"

How Companies Can Keep the Momentum Going

Want to keep making a difference? Here are three simple ways:‍

Want more volunteering for your teams?

Introduce Percent Pledge to your company’s HR, DEI, or Social Impact leaders. Or schedule a time to chat with us here.

Want to join our next event?

Reserve your spot and mark your calendar now:‍‍

• April 22, 2025: Earth Day Community Volunteer Event (North American Time Zone)
• April 22, 2025: Earth Day Community Volunteer Event (European Time Zone)‍
• May 20, 2025: AAPI Heritage Month Community Volunteer Event

Want to support women in STEM?

Find more ways to volunteer with conservation and research organizations or donate to nonprofits advancing gender equity in science.

The Power of Workplace Giving & Employee Engagement

We couldn’t have done this without our inspiring guest speakers and the many companies that encouraged their employees to participate. Corporate social impact programs like this show how businesses can empower employees to engage in meaningful volunteering while fostering a culture of giving.

‍Thank you to this amazing community of volunteers!

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