VOLUNTEER
Dress for Success San Francisco is a volunteer-driven organization. We simply could not operate without the time and effort of our volunteers.
Interested in becoming an individual volunteer? Please follow the steps below:
1st - Fill out our individual volunteer application
2nd - Register and attend an Individual Virtual Volunteer Orientation
3rd - Pick up shifts on our Individual Volunteer Calendar that work with your schedule
*** Our Volunteer Calendar is sent only to the volunteers who have attended the Individual Virtual Volunteer Orientation.
Individual Volunteer Orientations are held virtually, once a month. We have upcoming volunteer orientations on:
February 13, 2026
March 20, 2026
April 3, 2026
May 1, 2026
For inquiries regarding individual volunteering at Dress for Success San Jose, please email marlena@sfdress.org.
Interested in Corporate or Group Volunteering with Dress for Success? We’d love to partner with your team! Visit our Corporate Volunteering Page.
Individual Volunteer Spotlight: Crystal
“It’s easy to get trapped in a negative feedback loop of being upset about the high-level issues in society that are out of my direct control. But when I refocus on what I can control, it becomes a lot easier to see the positive in life when I really try to make the commitment of contributing to the mission of bettering my local community in any way I can. I feel a lot of gratitude when witnessing the strength and power of a community when people come together to help each other.” - Crystal
Crystal finds time to volunteer even while working a busy corporate job - often visiting us during her lunch breaks. Crystal's impact can be seen after one of her many one-on-one personal shopping appointments, with the client leaving happy, confident and ready to tackle her interview.
Crystal has also supported our special events and recently joined the Holiday Soiree planning committee.
Thank you Crystal for all your support!
Individual Volunteer Jobs Overview
Below is an overview of volunteer opportunities available within our organization. To learn about what we are doing right now, complete the volunteer application on this page and register for the next volunteer orientation. After you attend your orientation, you will have access to our Volunteer Calendar to schedule your first shift!
Our offices operate Monday - Friday from 9 am-5 pm. Most volunteer opportunities take place during that time, with the exception of occasional evening opportunities.
Personal shopping and Inventory: Personal Shoppers assist clients in choosing their professional attire and provide support and encouragement, and help keep the boutique tidy and well-stocked.
Career coaching: Serve as a career coach and work 1:1 with women who are looking for assistance in career assessment, resume/cover letter writing, mock interviews, or building/utilizing LinkedIn and other social media profiles. Career coaching appointments are based on client request. Frequency is dependent on the assistance the client needs and the mentor’s scheduling capacity.
Virtual Job Search Program: Serve as an expert speaker for our job search mentoring program. Inspire and encourage women who are seeking employment. Virtual job search sessions are held on Wednesday from 10 am – 12 pm. *Interested speakers are recommended to attend one virtual job search program session prior to hosting a topic.
Inventory and donation drives: Assist in sorting/organizing inventory.
Salesforce: Are you Salesforce Savvy? We’d love your help with our Salesforce data!
Professional Women’s Group (PWG): Serve as an expert speaker for our employment retention program to help PWG members retain their positions and advance their careers. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month from 6 pm – 8 pm. *Interested speakers are recommended to attend one PWG session prior to hosting a topic.
Committees: Want to make an even bigger impact? Join a Committee to help plan our fundraising events, recruit clients, share our story and more. To learn more, please email Erin Badillo.