related links: return to ywca tucson home page 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 Liz Rabago, Director of Women’s Economic Advancement, at (520) 884-7810 ext. 113 or lrabago@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. women’s counseling network support group for spanish speaking women about the ywca tucson
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