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Dress for Success Columbus
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Volunteer
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We could not do what we do without our amazing volunteers!
In 2009, nearly 150 volunteers donated more than 12,000 hours of their time in service to Dress for Success Columbus and the women of Central Ohio seeking to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
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thank yous | | Thank you to our volunteers who help every day in our Career Center & Suiting Boutique! We have been extremely busy, and your efforts are truly appreciated!
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openings | | Volunteer Orientation
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
6 - 7 PM
1260 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43201
Complimentary Parking Off Of Courtland Avenue
RSVP Here
Your willingness to share your time and talent with our mission is a wonderful gift and greatly appreciated. We ask that all those interested in working with Dress for Success Columbus attend a Volunteer Orientation to fully understand the misson of our organization.
2010 Volunteer Orientation Schedule
Orientations are held at Dress for Success Columbus
on the fourth Wednesday of months listed; 6:00PM -7:00PM
Remaining orientation dates for 2010 are as follows:
October 27
We are looking for ladies who are willing to give back to the community through the gift of their time. Due to the nature of our service, men are welcome to volunteer on Friday's when we are not dressing clients.
We would love to have you join our team in Columbus!
Whatever amount of time you have free, whether several hours a week, or simply an hour a month, we sincerely welcome your involvement at Dress for Success Columbus .
Call 614.291.0431 ext 101 and schedule a tour of our boutique and learn about the life-changing opportunities to give back to women in need of encouragement.
Organization Volunteer Opportunities
Plus-Size Suiting & Accessory Drives - Companies are encouraged to have a plus-suiting, accessory, skin care and cosmetic drives where employees are encouraged to donate one new or nearly-new interview-appropriate suits and other needed items Dress for Success Columbus . Many organizations also collect funds to purchase needed items so that everyone is able to get involved.
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job descriptions | | If you have a friend or colleague who may be interested in volunteering, please pass this information along to them.
Personal Shopper - Work one-on-one with a Dress for Success Columbus client to help her select her professional attire and to provide support and encouragement as she prepares for her interviews. Once a woman becomes employed, she returns to Dress for Success Columbus for additional clothing to help her build a working wardrobe. Volunteers assist with this second visit as well, ensuring that women choose items that can be mixed and matched to create several outfits appropriate for the workplace. Personal shopping is an enjoyable and rewarding way to boost women's confidence and make a direct impact on our clients lives.
Personal shoppers are needed:
Every Monday through Thursday 10 AM - 4 PM (we accept donations on Friday and do not suit clients to ensure their privacy)
One Saturday per month 10 AM - 12 Noon. Success Suiting Saturday dates:
May 22
June 19
September 18
October 16
Career Center Specialist - Working with the Career Center program gives volunteers the opportunity to support our clients in their job searches; review and edit résumés; help write cover letters; and offer interview tips. Career Center volunteers meet with Dress for Success Columbus clients in our agency at various times during the week. Assisting a woman as she continues her professional growth and development is a fulfilling and valuable experience.
Professional Women's Group - Speakers are needed for Professional Women's Group (PWG) seminars to discuss career development topics such as workplace communications, time management, taxes, balancing work and home, etc. A 45-minute interactive presentation is followed by a question and answer period. Speaking to Professional Women's Group members is a wonderful way to meet motivated women who want to further develop their professional skills and advance in their careers.
Special Events & Fundraising - Special events are a vital part of Dress for Success Columbus's fundraising efforts, and volunteers are often needed to assist in a variety of ways. Whether sitting on the event committee, helping with set-up and logistics or stuffing invitations or gift bags, volunteers play an important role in Dress for Success Columbus events. In addition to working on Dress for Success Columbus fundraisers, individuals also are encouraged to host their own events. Putting together an event can be as simple as having friends over to watch a movie or share a meal and asking each to bring $25 to donate to Dress for Success Columbus. We are always in need of funding and encourage volunteers to get involved and help on all levels.
Short-Term Consulting Projects - Dress for Success Columbus seeking professionals able to do pro bono work in the fields of grant writing, marketing, PR, technology and many others.
Administrative Work - As a volunteer-driven organization with limited resources, Dress for Success Columbus is often in need of administrative help with tasks such as answering phones, serving as a receptionist, updating databases, photocopying and other similar duties. If you have office skills and would like to offer substantial assistance to Dress for Success Columbus, we hope you will consider becoming an administrative volunteer for a few hours a week.
Shop Maintenance - Organizing the apparel that Dress for Success Columbus receives and stores is an enormous and ongoing task. We always need volunteers who can help sort donations, change inventory in the shop, organize the racks and make sure that the boutique is clean and orderly.
Sorting - Gathering together a group to participate in an afternoon of sorting business suits and separates is a fun way to spend time with friends or co-workers. In addition, sorting is an important task that helps Dress for Success Columbus keep our boutiques ready for our clients.
Thank you for considering donating your valuable time to Dress for Success Columbus!
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application | | Click Here to access the volunteer application. Please print, complete, and mail, fax or scan to Dress for Success Columbus. Thank you!
Please send your completed application to:
Postal Mail:
Dress for Success Columbus
1260 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43201
Attention: Vicki Bowen Hewes
FAX: 614.421.6871
Scan & email: columbus@dressforsuccess.org
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