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Your Sister’s Closet Volunteer Opportunities
Your Sister's Closet (YSC) provides clothing appropriate for job interviews, in an attractive
and supportive environment, to women who are seeking employment – empowering them to
interview with confidence.
Volunteers are needed throughout the week to assist with client services as well as clothing
intake and inventory management. YSC also accepts donations of clothing, accessories and
personal grooming products on Mondays from 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Client Services Volunteers
This is an opportunity for personal interaction with YSC clients. In a boutique-like setting,
you will work one-on-one with clients selecting interview appropriate clothing, shoes and
additional accessories. Client appointments last approximately one hour. Volunteers are
needed to help with client services Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Clothing Intake/Inventory Management Volunteers
Volunteers are needed on Mondays from 9:00am to 5:00pm to accept clothing donations and
manage the inventory of clothing. Volunteers meet donors in the YSC receiving area, help
transfer clothing from vehicles to the YSC storage area, provide receipts to donors, sort
through the clothing and select desirable professional attire. Volunteers also press and
organize the clothing in the storage area as well as stock and maintain the appearance of
accessory displays in the boutique area.
Donations
Clean, fashionable women’s clothing, accessories and shoes, in good condition, are needed.
Clothing must be appropriate for job interviews. YSC also accepts donations of perfumes,
toiletries and personal grooming products such as shampoo, make-up and deodorant.
Donations are accepted on Mondays from 8:30am to 5:00pm. If you are interested in
organizing a clothing drive at a business or organization, please contact us.
Skills Required
Must have good customer service skills.
Must be willing to work independently.
Must be willing to handle and sort through donated clothing.
Must have a desire to help empower women.
This is an ongoing opportunity. Volunteers are needed for a minimum of 4 hours per week,
Monday-Friday during business hours.
Contact Information
Interested volunteers should contact Andrea Marafino, Director of Women’s Economic
Advancement, at (520) 884-7810 ext. 113 or amarafino@ywcatucson.org
Your Sister’s Closet is a program that provides clothing appropriate for job interviews, in an
attractive and supportive environment, to women who are seeking employment –
empowering them to interview with confidence. Women also receive shoes and accessories
as well as personal grooming supplies such as shampoo, make-up and deodorant.
Your Sister’s Closet accepts donations of clean, fashionable women’s clothing, accessories
and shoes, in good condition on Mondays from 8:00 am to 5:00pm.or by appointment.
Clothing must be appropriate for job interviews. Your Sister’s Closet also accepts donations
of perfumes, toiletries and personal grooming products such as shampoo, make-up and
deodorant. If you are interested in organizing a clothing drive at a business or organization,
or would like to schedule an appointment to drop off a donation on a day other than
Monday, please contact the YWCA at (520) 884-7810 ext. 113 or send us an email.
Volunteers are needed throughout the week to assist with client services as well as clothing
intake and inventory management. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for Your
Sister’s Closet.
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