CASUAL 1x shift - Clothing Donation Day Volunteer March 27th: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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Volunteer Types: Event planning and participation, Retail
Organization types: Community and Social Services, Disabilities, LGBTQIA2+, Women
One day or less
Application Deadline: March 23, 2023
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Description

RECRUITING FOR THIS SHIFT SPECIFICALLY: if you are interested in other volunteering opportunities with Dress for Success Ottawa, please use our volunteer interest form at ottawa.dressforsuccess.org/volunteer-application to notify us.

We need volunteers to help receive, sort, and manage the Clothing Donation Days drop-offs on specifically March 27th: 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm.

Clothing Donations Sorters assist in the receiving, sorting, steaming, organizing, and overall quality control of the clothing donations offered in our boutique suiting programs and sales.

If you are interested in our long-term volunteering positions, instead of this specific shift please let us know https://ottawa.dressforsuccess.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-application/

Location : 200 Catherine St (Dress for Success Boutique)

How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
You will get to meet new people in a fun and casual environment while giving back at the same time!
How will the organization benefit?
Our boutique suiting programs and sales provide professional fashion-forward inventory to job-ready women and non-gender-conforming individuals who feel most comfortable in a women-centred environment. With added consideration and care in the types of clothing selected, Clothing Donations Sorters help uphold diversity, inclusivity, and empowerment in our boutique programs and sales. They assist and collaborate with appointed volunteers that have specialized inventory experience.
Volunteer location:
200 Catherine St (Dress for Success Boutique)

Contact

Andrea
@Dress for Success Ottawa
613-277-0111
Time it will take to contact applicants:
​1-week

Details

This position would be great for: Adults, Groups, Newcomers to Canada, Person with a disability or medical condition, Seniors (65+), Young Adults (19-24)
Number of Positions Available: 10
Good for people interested in: Event planning and participation, Retail
You will be helping with: Disadvantaged, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Indigenous persons, Homeless, LGBTQI2+, Persons new to Canada, Persons with disabilities or medical conditions, Visible minorities or racialized persons, Women, Youth (19-24 years)

Volunteer Considerations

  • Suitable for community service hours
  • Public transportation available
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