VOLUNTEER
Dress for Success San Francisco is a volunteer-driven organization. We simply could not operate without the time and effort of our volunteers.
Interested in Volunteering with us? Please follow the steps below:
1st - Fill out our volunteer application
2nd - Register and attend a Virtual Volunteer Orientation
3rd - Fill out our Client Confidentiality Agreement
4th - Pick up shifts on our Volunteer Calendar that work with your schedule
*** Both our Client Confidentiality Agreement and Volunteer Calendar are sent in the recap email after you’ve attended the Virtual Volunteer Orientation.
Volunteer Orientations are held virtually, once a month. We have upcoming volunteer orientations on:
January 31, 2025
February 14, 2025
March 14, 2025
April 11, 2025
May 16, 2025
June 13, 2025
July 18, 2025
August 15, 2025
September 5, 2025
October 10, 2025
November 14, 2025
December 12, 2025
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