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Volunteer Experience
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS
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Volunteer Orientation | Monday, November 18 | 12-1:15pm - FULL
Volunteer Orientation | Tuesday, January 14 | 5:45-7pm
Volunteer Orientation | Saturday, January 25 | 9-10am
Current members of our Job Search, Veterans, or Professional Women’s Group are encouraged to take advantage of all those programs have to offer before applying to volunteer. Once you are a general volunteer, you won’t be able to take part in the programming.
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
For more information regarding the status of our volunteer opportunities, please contact us at volunteer@dfshouston.org.
Personal Shoppers
Work one-on-one with clients to help them find the perfect interview suit as well as the confidence boost they need to succeed in their interviews.
Merchandising Volunteers
Help organize and ticket clothing donations and assist with inventory-related projects. Maintain the appearance of DFS Houston’s store.
First Impressions
Lead an hour-long interview preparation class for clients who have an upcoming interview or job fair to practice common interview scenarios.
60-second Elevator Speech
Work with Job Search participants to help them make a professional introduction. Listen and provide feedback on elevator speeches.
Front Desk Volunteers
Greet clients and volunteers, answer phones, schedule clients, and make reminder phone calls to clients. Assist staff with data entry.
Client Outreach
Contact clients who have been through the suiting, Job Search, or veteran program but have not returned to DFS Houston by making follow-up calls and discussing different program options. Scripts are provided.
Child Watch
Help watch the children of our Professional Women’s Group members while they are in their meetings. Children will be between 4-11 years old. A background check is required for this position.
Job Search Teams
Lead an hour-long group session for Job Search participants to share information and ideas and brainstorm strategies for landing employment.
Job Search Career Guide
Engage and support a job search participant one-on-one to identify their next step in the job search journey. The volunteer will receive resources to assist in identifying the next steps needed. The shift is two hours with five ½ hour slots for each participant.
Resume Review
Lead a one-on-one hour-long session to assist clients with updating their resumes and sharpening their interview skills.
Mock Interview
Lead a one-on-one hour long session practicing interview skills with Job Search participants.
Mentor
Mentor a PWG member. Mentors share their experiences and expertise as well as give personalized attention, feedback and guidance to help PWG members make informed choices about their careers. Our mentor program is a nine-month commitment that begins twice a year in April and September.
PWG Presenters
Dare to Dream coaches, Computer Class teachers, One Year One Job leaders; use your leadership skills to provide guidance, feedback and encouragement to members of our Professional Women’s Group.
Logistics Support (Weekday, weekend, and evenings)
Assist the DFS Houston staff by managing the flow of the events for our Women Veterans Program, Professional Women’s Group events, or Job Search Programming. This includes check-in and food set up/take down to ensure the overall logistics and operations run smoothly.
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Volunteer Groups
Thank you for your interest in a volunteer group opportunity with Dress for Success Houston. We graciously request a $1,000 donation for hosting a group volunteer event. Companies and community organizations interested in a volunteer group project can fill out the volunteer group request form here and send it to requests@dfshouston.org.
Opportunities are available depending on the agency’s needs. Volunteer groups must be at least 10 but no more than 20 people with a two-hour maximum required shift. Please wear comfortable clothing. Groups will enjoy a facility tour before or after the volunteer event.
Due to the number of requests we receive, Dress for Success Houston requires the volunteer group request form and the donation to be received at least six weeks before the volunteer group project date. Donations can be made electronically by visiting our convenient online donation form here.
