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 Volunteering with us? Please follow the steps below:
1st - Fill out our volunteer application
2nd - Register and attend a Virtual Volunteer Orientation
3rd - Pick up shifts on our Volunteer Calendar that work with your schedule
*** Our Volunteer Calendar is sent only to the volunteers who have attended the Virtual Volunteer Orientation.
Volunteer Orientations are held virtually, once a month. We have upcoming volunteer orientations on:
February 13, 2026
March 6, 2026
April 3, 2026
May 1, 2026
For inquiries regarding volunteering at Dress for Success San Francisco, please email miracle@sjdress.org.
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!
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 virtual 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: Personal Shoppers assist clients in choosing their professional attire and provide support and encouragement. Personal Shopping appointments are scheduled Tuesday – Thursday 11 am–3 pm and as needed.
Career mentoring: Serve as a mentor and work 1:1 with women who are looking for assistance in career assessment, resume/cover letter writing, mock interviews or building/utilizing social media profiles. Career mentoring appointments are made 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 the first Tuesday of the 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.
Interested in a corporate day of service with Dress for Success? We’d love to partner with your team! Please contact 916-776-6356 or email Miracle Gumabo at miracle@sjdress.org.