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1 person is interested
Clothing Processor at Sharia's Closet
ORGANIZATION: Sharia?s Closet
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1 person is interested
Sharia's Closet is a small but mighty nonprofit providing clothing for individuals and families in and around the San Diego community who are facing financial hardship or crisis. They provide personalized empowerment in the form of new/gently used clothing for those in need of their services, victims of domestic violence, natural disasters, and human trafficking as well as unsheltered or unemployed individuals. They know proper clothing helps people maintain a sense of dignity and self-esteem in times of insecurity.
As a Clothing Processor you'll help with the intake of donated goods including clothing, bedding, and towels. You'll help with sorting items into their designated areas, receiving deliveries, maintaining inventory, and keep the workspace clean and organized. Volunteers will also help with rotating stock, including recommending the disposal of defective stock, and providing customer service through face-to-face interactions and phone calls.
Volunteer Duties and Responsibilities:
Select and sort donations by category, seasonal, size, color, type of clothing
Examine items for any defects including holes, stains, or other issues
Restock shelves/racks with sorted items
Prepare rejected goods for proper disposal
Maintain a neat, safe, organized, and clean work environment at all times
Share experiences, answer questions, and set a standard for other volunteers
Clean shoes, purses and accessories
Label clothes, shoes, purses and accessories
Check client's orders for accuracy
Maintain store inventory and closet supplies
Unload deliveries while keeping the stockroom clean and organized
Perform other duties as assigned
Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes
Getting Started: All volunteers must fill out the online Volunteer Information Form. Minors will need to bring a signed Parent Consent Form when they volunteer.
Attire: Closed-toe shoes are required.
Physical Requirements: Volunteers should be able to lift 10-20 pounds.
About Sharia's Closet
Founded in humble beginnings, the vision and intention of Sharia's Closet have remained constant over the past 8 years to accommodate the growing need for emergency clothing in San Diego's communities. All clothing and hygiene items that are graciously donated to Sharia's Closet are then given to people in need, and there is never an exchange of money for the clothing and hygiene items that Sharia's Closet provides. People of all ages, genders, identities, and cultural backgrounds are served with dignity and respect through Sharia's Closet, one purple bag at a time.
More opportunities with Sharia?s Closet
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Sharia?s Closet
Location:
6244 El Cajon Blvd Unit #5, San Diego, CA 92115, US
Mission Statement
We provide free, emergency clothing to individuals and families who are experiencing financial hardship or crisis.
Description
Sharia's Closet is a small but mighty non-profit providing clothing for individuals and families in all throughout San Diego County who are facing financial hardship or crisis. We provide personalized empowerment in the form of new/gently used clothing for people who are victims of domestic violence, natural disasters, and human trafficking as well as unsheltered /homeless, unemployed. We know proper clothing helps people maintain a sense of dignity and self-esteem in times of insecurity.
The impact of Sharia's Closet: Since starting this personal movement to provide relief to our community members that are experiencing clothing insecurities. Since 2013, we have distributed over 33,000 customized clothing bags at no cost to children and adults. We hear stories of how our clothing care packages have helped parents confidently find jobs and send their children to school with clean and well-fitting clothing.
We live by our vision and values. The vision of Sharia's Closet is to empower people of our community with clothes to promote self-esteem and self-identity. We believe in dignity and respect. We honor people by providing them with the care, concern, and consideration they deserve. We know people deserve to feel valued and be treated ethically. We value quality and personalization, knowing everyone is different and deserves to be treated as an individual.
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San Diego, CA 92115
DATE POSTED
December 8, 2021
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