Read below for more details on the updates from our monthly volunteer newsletter!
September 2023
We're Looking for Volunteer Drivers!
We are looking to build our roster of possible volunteer drivers as the Success Express gets busier! If you are comfortable/experienced driving larger vehicles, and could occasionally help us out, let’s connect!
The Success Express is a 38’ renovated RV we take to locations all across the metro. Events are usually during the weekday, but could be split into an early drop off and later pick up to accommodate a driver’s work schedule (and we can uber or assist you between). No additional endorsements are needed beyond a standard driver’s license and clean history.
Meeting clients where they are at, in the communities and institutions they are comfortable with, has a HUGE impact on our reach. With your help, our mobile confidence center can reduce barriers like transportation, childcare, language differences, and more to ensure women are able to access our services.
If you would be interested in this opportunity (dates are pretty random) reach out to volunteer coordinator Heather:
The Success Express is a 38’ renovated RV we take to locations all across the metro. Events are usually during the weekday, but could be split into an early drop off and later pick up to accommodate a driver’s work schedule (and we can uber or assist you between). No additional endorsements are needed beyond a standard driver’s license and clean history.
Meeting clients where they are at, in the communities and institutions they are comfortable with, has a HUGE impact on our reach. With your help, our mobile confidence center can reduce barriers like transportation, childcare, language differences, and more to ensure women are able to access our services.
If you would be interested in this opportunity (dates are pretty random) reach out to volunteer coordinator Heather:
Critical Need for Colder Weather
We have a critical need this fall for brand new socks, underwear, and bras in all sizes. Our stocks are depleted, and these items are HIGHLY prized in our Confidence Kits – can you help? Check out our Amazon Wish List and send them right to us, right NOW!
We will take all brands and styles, but socks, underwear, and bras must be new with tags.
We will take all brands and styles, but socks, underwear, and bras must be new with tags.
Upcoming: Donation Day December 2nd
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We accept donations from the public on a quarterly basis when we have staff and volunteers assembled to handle the amazing abundance of professional clothing and accessories our donors deliver. On August 19th we had an absolutely AMAZING crew of workers greeting and unloading cars faster than ever before! We can’t say enough GREAT things about this group, we are so appreciative. Want to be part of it? Our next Donation Day is Saturday December 2nd, and we need even MORE volunteers to ensure a smooth winter collection – and while these photos show the amazing women who answered our call last month, ANYONE 18+ can volunteer for donation day – even if you haven’t attended orientation! So grab a friend and register:
Thank You, Volunteers!
Thank you to our corporate group volunteers!
Recently Versique visited our WearhouseTM to help wrangle hangers and assemble Confidence Kits, and we are so appreciative!
Do you work for an organization providing employees paid time to volunteer?
We’d love to put you and your team to work empowering women! Contact us for more details.
Recently Versique visited our WearhouseTM to help wrangle hangers and assemble Confidence Kits, and we are so appreciative!
Do you work for an organization providing employees paid time to volunteer?
We’d love to put you and your team to work empowering women! Contact us for more details.
Ready to get more involved?
Individual volunteering with Dress for Success starts with attending a volunteer orientation, a one hour zoom meeting you can join from anywhere. To register for orientation and complete a volunteer application, check out our website here.
Volunteer orientation is currently held monthly, and alternates between a day and evening timeslot.
Individual volunteering with Dress for Success starts with attending a volunteer orientation, a one hour zoom meeting you can join from anywhere. To register for orientation and complete a volunteer application, check out our website here.
Volunteer orientation is currently held monthly, and alternates between a day and evening timeslot.
June 2023
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It’s our first summer in our St Louis Park Wearhouse™, and boy is it beautiful! Our new lights are shining, there is AIR CONDITIONING, and we are receiving a steady crew of hard working volunteers…and thank goodness, because confidence kit requests continue to soar!
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NEW Volunteer Opportunities
What's New
We’ve recently launched some new volunteer opportunities on the portal:
- Watch for “RV Prep” shifts that take place on a variable schedule the day before scheduled events where we need the Success Express stocked, organized, and looking her best. These shifts still take place at our Oxford Street location, mid day during the week, and we could really use your help!
- Wearhouse™ Evenings & Weekends – while the bulk of our work continues to happen during the week, the times we are able to add evening and weekend hours have been separately listed on the portal for your convenience. It won’t be a tidal wave – but when we have the availability, those shifts will trickle in here.
- Confidence Coaching – Dress for Success Twin Cities has a Confidence Coaching program for clients who would like to meet with Volunteer Coaches one-on-one. Coaches offer the following services: encouragement, support and/or career development assistance with job search, interviews, resumes and cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, salary negotiation, and on-boarding. If you are interested in Confidence Coaching, you will first meet with one of our Coach Trainers to learn more about this volunteer opportunity and for us to get to know you and your experience better. Volume/demand varies based on client need.
Biggest Needs
Searching for some special talents
Photographers/Makeup Artists:
We have a great event coming up July 28th that needs a few more volunteer photographers and makeup artists to help clients prep and take headshots. Location is St Louis Park, approximate need from 11-2. If you have expertise in this area, and are willing to use your skills and equipment to empower women, we would love to connect!
We have a great event coming up July 28th that needs a few more volunteer photographers and makeup artists to help clients prep and take headshots. Location is St Louis Park, approximate need from 11-2. If you have expertise in this area, and are willing to use your skills and equipment to empower women, we would love to connect!
RV Drivers:
Are you confident and experienced driving larger vehicles? Available for sporadic, mostly daytime events? We are hoping to add a few more willing volunteers to our list of Success Express drivers as the program continues to grow! A standard license and clean driving history are required.
Are you confident and experienced driving larger vehicles? Available for sporadic, mostly daytime events? We are hoping to add a few more willing volunteers to our list of Success Express drivers as the program continues to grow! A standard license and clean driving history are required.
Thursday Wearhouse™ shifts:
Our Tuesdays are hopping, but we continue to have lots of unfilled opportunities on Thursdays. These volunteers help hang, organize, and sort stock, assemble Confidence Kits, and complete any other tasks needed to keep our Wearhouse™ in tip top shape.
Our Tuesdays are hopping, but we continue to have lots of unfilled opportunities on Thursdays. These volunteers help hang, organize, and sort stock, assemble Confidence Kits, and complete any other tasks needed to keep our Wearhouse™ in tip top shape.
Upcoming events
Events on Deck
We’re always planning for our next big donation day, save the date now!
- Saturday, August 19th is our all hands on deck quarterly intake day, and we would love to have you (and your roommate, spouse, book club, softball team) volunteer to help! It’s always a good time and the day moves quickly. Register at the link below:
- Clothing sale – we anticipate a smaller clothing sale in August, but always appreciate assistance. Click the link below to volunteer for the August 5th sale:
- Volunteer Orientation – If you haven’t attended volunteer orientation, or haven’t volunteered with us since Covid, we’d love you to sign up again and hear about all the exciting new programs and opportunities at Dress for Success Twin Cities! Orientations are held as 1 hour zoom sessions, and alternate monthly between an evening and mid day offering. Click below to sign up!