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According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, the U.S. volunteering rate has remained unchanged from 2003 to 2005. In comparison, not only has our number of volunteers increased at Working Wardrobes, but our volunteers have earned us bragging rights! We at Working Wardrobes are very, very thankful and grateful! To all of our extraordinary volunteers-we salute you!!!

As a volunteer, you'll experience a life changing opportunity as you help women, men and at-risk teens who are emerging from life crises and have begun their journey to self-sufficiency. Volunteering is a great way to become empowered, build friendships, increase employee morale and boost team spirit. If you have a specific talent or interest, we want to find the perfect connection for you!

Following is a brief overview of the volunteer opportunities that await you.

Working Wardrobes also has internships available. For more information on internship opportunities, please call (714) 210-2460 or email info@workingwardrobes.org.

General Office

Volunteer will work closely with Working Wardrobes staff to provide support and follow-up with volunteers and clients of Working Wardrobes special events. This involves contacting more volunteers, donors and sponsors (by phone, fax, email, and mail), database entry, mass mailings, preparing the logistics for events. Good computer skills and understanding of office equipment are helpful.

Donation Center
  • Hours:
    (Donations) 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Mon - Sat
    (Volunteers) 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Mon - Sat
    Closed holiday weekends.
  • Location: 11614 Martens River Circle (at the back of the building), Fountain Valley, CA 92708
  • Click here to download PDF registration form.

Personal Shopper

Personal Shoppers assist women, men, and teens to select their professional wardrobe and encourage them on their journey to achieving self-sufficiency. You will work closely with Career Services Center staff to learn techniques for working with clients and merchandising our full service boutique. A great sense of style, understanding of color and interest in people are most important.

Success Coach

Success Coaches help prepare our clients to re-enter the workforce by facilitating Working Wardrobes "Career Success" workshop curriculum for clients in residential rehabilitation or domestic abuse programs. This is a wonderful experience for Human Resource professionals, career coaches and trainers to share their coaching skills with adults in crises.

  • Hours: Success Coaches facilitate 6 two-hour workshops centered around our two Days of Self-Esteem. The exact days vary depending on the schedules of the team.
  • Location: Varies depending on the program the Success Coach is assigned to.

For more information on the Success Coach program, click here.

Corporate/Civic Advocate

Whether in their companies, community or religious organizations, they promote Working Wardrobes and the belief that all people should have access to the tools they need to become self-sufficient.

A CCA may do one or more of the following:

  • Host drive(s) to collect clothing and accessories
  • Organize volunteers for Working Wardrobes events
  • Help open doors to a variety of corporate connections
  • Support our mission by hosting unique employee fundraisers

For more information on the Corporate/Civic Advocate program click here or email CorporateSupport@workingwardrobes.org

 

For more information on the following Days of Self Esteem, please visit the event pages by clicking on the event title.

Cinderellas for Life Event

  • Date: March 8, 2008
  • Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Irvine

Men's Day of Self Esteem

  • Date: October 18, 2008
  • Location: To be announced

Women's Day of Self Esteem

  • Date: May 4, 2008
  • Los Amigos High School, Fountain Valley

Fundraisers

Baubles, Bangles & Bags, South Bay
High Fashion/High Tea: June 1, 2008

Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa

Black Tie & Tennies Gala
November 8, 2008

The Fairmont Hotel, Newport Beach

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Volunteer in the Spotlight

Sally Tran
Sally Tran

She is the cheerful, ready-to-help-you voice that you often hear when calling Working Wardrobes, and many easily confuse her as a staff member! Sally Tran is one of our star office volunteers, who accepted a two year special events internship position. She comes to Working Wardrobes from Chapman University where she is working on her business management major and serves as the service chair for Alpha Kappa Psi.

For the last three months, she has worked very closely with the staff and volunteers, and has come to love what Working Wardrobes has done for its clients. Her first major event was the sixth annual Cinderella's for Life prom event where she was an integral member of the team, contacting and updating volunteers with event information, setting up displays, and distributing gift bags.

She has never met a more dedicated or talented staff. "It is great to be able to work for an organization that not only gives me the opportunity to obtain skills that I need to become successful at my future career, but to also make a difference in the lives of other people," shared Sally. "I feel Working Wardrobes has so much to offer people, and I'm very grateful to have had the chance to be a part of this organization."

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