VOLUNTEER
Dress for Success San Francisco is a volunteer-driven organization. We simply could not operate without the time and effort of our volunteers.
All volunteers are asked to complete a Volunteer Application and attend a Volunteer Orientation session which includes an overview of the organization as well as applicable training in order to match volunteer interests with our needs.
Volunteer Orientations are held once a month. We have upcoming volunteer orientations on:
Jan 19, 2024
Feb 16, 2024
Mar 15, 2024
Apr 23, 2024
May 17, 2024
Jun 7, 2024
Jul 19, 2024
Aug 16, 2024
Sep 20, 2024
Oct 18, 2024
Nov 15, 2024
For inquiries regarding volunteering at Dress for Success San Francisco, please email miracle@sjdress.org.
Volunteer Spotlight: Crystal
“It’s easy to get trapped in a negative feedback loop of being upset about the high-level issues in society that are out of my direct control. But when I refocus on what I can control, it becomes a lot easier to see the positive in life when I really try to make the commitment of contributing to the mission of bettering my local community in any way I can. I feel a lot of gratitude when witnessing the strength and power of a community when people come together to help each other.” - Crystal
Crystal finds time to volunteer even while working a busy corporate job - often visiting us during her lunch breaks. Crystal's impact can be seen after one of her many one-on-one personal shopping appointments, with the client leaving happy, confident and ready to tackle her interview.
Crystal has also supported our special events and recently joined the Holiday Soiree planning committee.
Thank you Crystal for all your support!
Volunteer Jobs Overview
Below is an overview of volunteer opportunities available within our organization. To learn about what we are doing right now, complete the volunteer application on this page and we will contact you directly to sign up for the next orientation.
Our offices operate Monday- Friday from 9am-5pm. Most volunteer opportunities take place during that time, with the exception of occasional evening opportunities.
Questions or to learn about group volunteer opportunities please contact 916-776-6356 or email Miracle Gumabo at miracle@sjdress.org.
Personal shopping: Personal Shoppers assist clients in choosing their professional attire and provide support and encouragement. Personal Shopping appointments are scheduled Tuesday – Thursday 11am–3pm and as needed.
Career mentoring: Serve as a mentor and work 1:1 with women who are looking for assistance in career assessment, resume/cover letter writing, mock interviews or building/utilizing social media profiles.
Going places network (GPN): Serve as an expert speaker for our job search mentoring program. Inspire and encourage women who are seeking employment. GPN sessions are held on Wednesday from 10am – 12pm. *Interested speakers are recommended to attend one GPN session prior to hosting a topic.
Professional women’s group (PWG): Serve as an expert speaker for our employment retention program to help PWG members retain their positions and advance their careers. Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month from 6pm – 8pm. *Interested speakers are recommended to attend one PWG session prior to hosting a topic.
Inventory and donation drives: Assist in sorting/organizing inventory.
Committees: Want to make an even bigger impact? Join a Committee to help plan our fundraising events, recruit clients, share our story and more. To learn more, please email Erin Badillo