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Volunteer at Dress for Success Oregon!
ORGANIZATION: Dress for Success Oregon
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27 people are interested
Dress for Success Oregon (DFSO) is growing our volunteer community!
Dress for Success Oregon (DFSO) is growing our volunteer community! We are actively seeking volunteers to help our clients as they find work, keep their jobs and support their families. Volunteers are placed based on their person skills and interests. If you have a background in supporting with job interviews, personal shopping, data entry, event planning and more see below to sign up for an upcoming orientation to learn how you can engage with our mission of supporting women and gender expansive folks in Oregon and SW Washington.
Roles include:
-Program Volunteers
-Store Volunteers
-Fundraising Event Volunteers
-Group Projects
-more details below!
Next Steps: Attend Volunteer Orientation!
See the dates and links below to sign up for a Volunteer Orientation.
Please contact Dominique Estlund at dominiquee@dressforsuccessoregon.org should you have any questions or need to reschedule. In- Person Orientations take place at Dress for Success, 1532 NE 37th Ave., Portland.
Registration closes 24 hours in advance.
Sign up on our website at oregon.dressforsuccess.org for one of the following information sessions:
- Wednesday, July 26th : 1-3P (Virtual)
- Thursday, August 10th: 1-3P (Virtual)
- Saturday, August 19th: 10-11:30A (In-person)
- Wednesday, September 6th: 1-2:30P (In-Person)
- Thursday, September 28th: 4-5:30P (Virtual)
- Wednesday, October 11th: 5-6:30P (In-Person)
- Saturday, October 21st: 1-2:30P (In-Person)
- Wednesday, November 1st: 1-2:30P (Virtual)
Volunteer Needs
CAREER CENTER VOLUNTEERS
Career Center Volunteers manage the smooth running of our Career Center/Computer Lab while clients use our technology to work on job search and career development tasks. This includes: job applications, resumes, cover letters, and other job related needs as well as DFSO supported virtual vocational programs. Volunteers assist clients by welcoming them to the lab, assisting them with their computer needs, reviewing and providing feedback with their resumes etc. Career Center Volunteers also assist with miscellaneous behind-the-scenes- needs such as data entry and client outreach during downtime.
- Shifts: Variable
- Skills Needed: Skilled in computer applications (Google Suite, Microsoft), knowledge of job searching systems (Indeed, LinkedIn.) Some shifts prefer experience in hiring/HR. Experience working with and for diverse populations. Ability to motivate and provide empowering feedback. Must be flexible and self directed as the lab will eb and flow with clients.
CLOTHING ORGANIZERS
Clothing Organizers help us process clothing donations we receive from the community. Duties include: sorting, assessing donations for quality and workwear needs. Merchandising donations on our store floor. This is a physically active and busy job for individuals who love fashion, thrifting and organization.
- Shifts: Tuesday-Thursdays: 1pm-3pm
- Wednesdays: 10-12P
- Fridays as needed: 10-1P
- Select Saturdays each month: 10-12P
- Skills Needed: Self directed, organized, and flexible. Ability to comply with the clothing organizing guidelines under the leadership of our Store Manager.
DATA ENTRY VOLUNTEERS
Critical to our success, Data Entry volunteers input all activity with our clients, volunteers and donors into our database and other misc duties as assigned.
- Shifts: Tuesdays/Thursdays: 1-3P
- Skills Needed: Skilled in computer applications (Zoom, Excel, experience with databases/CRMs), multi-tasking, ability to troubleshoot basic problems that could come up.
INTERVIEW COACHES
Remote and In-Person Opportunities available. Interview Coaches work one-on-one or in panels with other volunteers to support job-seeking women and gender expansive people as they prepare for upcoming job interviews. Volunteers are given a list of questions to ask each interviewee and are asked to give empowering and constructive feedback that helps support their job interview skills.
- Shifts:
- In Person: 4th Wednesday of every month: 9:45-12:30P*
- *Location: PCC Willowcreek
- Virtual: 2nd Wednesdays of every month: 9:45a - 12p
- In Person: 4th Wednesday of every month: 9:45-12:30P*
- Skills Needed: Hiring and interviewing experience required. Experience working with and for diverse populations. Ability to motivate and provide empowering feedback.
MEETING MANAGERS
Remote logistics opportunity. Help maintain and support our virtual Interview Coaching Workshop (and other workshops/orientations as they arise) during monthly workshops. Duties include: checking-in attendees, monitoring zoom/breakout rooms, helping with tech support in the chat, answering and troubleshooting questions in the chat.
- Shifts: 2nd Wednesdays of every month: 9:45a - 12p*
- Skills Needed: Skilled in computer applications (Zoom, Excel, Outlook), multi-tasking, ability to troubleshoot basic problems that could come up. Great experience for someone interested in non-profit/volunteer management.
PERSONAL SHOPPERS
Personal Shoppers help women and gender expansive individuals with industry appropriate attire for their upcoming job interviews and new jobs. During each appointment, Personal Shoppers guide their clients through our store while providing a safe and empowering environment for them to try on and select items while learning more about DFSO’s programs and services to support them even further.
- Shifts: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 1-3P
- Wednesdays: 10-12P
- Select Saturdays: 10-12P, 12-2P
- Select Evenings: 6-8P
- Skills Needed: Sensitivity, flexibility and experience working with and for diverse populations. Willingness to learn and adapt based on our clients’ needs and feedback. Retail/fashion experience preferred but not required.
- Training: Additional DFSO Training required. Personal Shoppers are onboarded in quarterly cohorts.
PWG VOLUNTEER: MEETING LOGISTICS
The Professional Women’s Group (PWG) is a program committed to helping our clients stay employed and advance in their careers by providing a network of support and resources. PWG Volunteers assist with all aspects of running a smooth and successful meeting.
- Shifts: 3rd Saturday of each month 9:15-12:15P
- Additional Saturdays as needed
- Skills Needed: Strong multi tasking and interpersonal skills, independent and self directed, ability to work with and for diverse populations.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING PLANNERS, COORDINATORS AND SPEAKERS
In March 2023 we are launching a series of community career-development programs for all women and gender expansive individuals who want to network and learn from speakers who will share their experiences in their careers. We are looking for people who would like to help plan and coordinate the events or be speakers willing to share their stories and skills.
- Shifts: variable
- Skills Needed: Interest in career development programming, producing, speaking and helping to create community-based events. Day of logistics. Outreach and marketing skills.
- How to Schedule: Contact Sarah Rothenfluch, DFSO Executive Director at sarahr@dressforsuccessoregon.org to verify availability and schedule.
GROUP OPPORTUNITIES
CLOTHING ORGANIZERS
Clothing Organizers help us process clothing donations we receive from the community. Duties include: sorting, assessing donations for quality/workwear needs, and merchandising donations on our store floor. This is a physically active and busy job for individuals who love fashion, thrifting and organization.
- Shifts: Tuesday-Thursdays, 10am-12pm
- Wednesdays 1-3P
- Saturdays (as needed)
- Amount of Volunteers: 5-15 per shift
- How to Schedule: Contact Deona Manager, DFSO Store Manager at deonad@dressforsuccessoregon.org to verify availability and schedule.
DFSO CLOSET SALE FUNDRAISER
Held three times a year, our Closet Sale fundraiser is an event where the general public can come get great deals on vintage and second-hand clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories - 100% of the proceeds from which support our mission helping women find and keep jobs, support their families, and find personal stability and economic mobility. Our Closet Sale volunteers assist us with all aspects of the event including assisting with sales, organizing and restocking merchandise, and providing general customer service.
Shifts: 3/17-3/19: 11:30-2:30P, 2:30-5P
6/23-6/25: 11:30-2:30P, 2:30-5P
11/17-11/19: 11:30-2:30P, 2:30-5P
Amount of Volunteers: 5-15 per shift
How to Schedule: Contact Deona Manager, DFSO Store Manager at deonad@dressforsuccessoregon.org to verify availability and schedule.
INTERVIEW COACHES
Remote and In-Person Opportunities available. Interview Coaches work one-on-one or in panels with other volunteers to support job-seeking women and gender expansive folks as they prepare for upcoming job interviews. Volunteers are given a list of questions to ask each interviewee and are asked to give empowering and constructive feedback that helps support their job interview skills.
Shifts:
In Person: 4th Wednesday of every month: 9:45-12:30P*
*Location: PCC Willowcreek
Virtual: 2nd Wednesdays of every month: 9:45a - 12p
Skills Needed: Hiring and interviewing experience needed. Experience working with and for diverse populations. Ability to motivate and provide empowering feedback.
Amount of Volunteers: 2-5 per group
How to Schedule: Contact Kim Dealy, Workforce Development Manager at kimd@dressforsuccessoregon.org to verify availability and further information.
Volunteer Requirements
Age Requirement:
Volunteers must be 21 or older. Volunteers who are 18-20 years old may volunteer at Dress for Success Oregon but may not work directly with clients. Certain age exceptions may be DFSO staff. We require that all Personal Shopping volunteers be women-identifying or gender expansive to ensure a safe, secure, and trauma-informed environment for our clients.
More opportunities with Dress for Success Oregon
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Dress for Success Oregon
Location:
1532 B NE 37th Avenue, Portland, OR 97232, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Description
- We were founded in 1997 on the belief that socio-economic disparities need to be confronted and overturned to ensure equity and advancement for all women.
- We've served over 28,000 women in Oregon and SW Washington by providing various resources and support to those seeking employment or who have recently landed a job.
- We understand getting a job is really expensive and overwhelming! Our goal is to support clients with those resources and a network support to help remove barriers that come up when getting and keeping employment.
- We rely on skill-based volunteering to support our programs and services, and have a volunteer base of over 400 individuals.
- We view our clients as the experts and aim to be client centered in all of our services.
- We work as a connected team, are social entrepreneurs and solve problems humanely, creatively, and sustainably.
- We focus on women centered solutions and believe intersectionality is the only resolve to removing barriers to equal access due to the intersectional nature of oppression.
- We practice radical generosity in our programs and focus on equity rather than equality.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1532 B NE 37th Ave.PortlandPortland, OR 97232
DATE POSTED
July 25, 2023
SKILLS
- Adult Education
- Fundraising
- Public Speaking
- Professional Development
- Community Outreach
- Brand Development & Messaging
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training