Clothes Closet Stylist - Gathering for WomenAt — Gathering For Women

Opportunity Summary 

Our Clothes Closet at Gathering for Women is our on-site boutique and treasure trove for our guests to find much-needed clothing, shoes and personal care items. Thanks to many wonderful donations, we are able to give our guests warm clothes, personal care items and the ability to dress for success! We are currently recruiting volunteers as Stylists to assist guests and Organizers to sort and label donations.

Responsibilities include:

  • organizing clothing and assorted donated goods,
  • assisting guests with their clothing and personal care requests, and
  • recording items given to guests.

1 service learner

  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Computer Literacy
  • Driver's License
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • Vaccinations
  • Bilingual Desired
Opportunity Training 

All students shadow someone who has previously worked in the clothes closet. Much of the learning happens through working at the position and receiving guidance from those around them. Students will also be provided with a copy of the volunteer handbook to assist them and answer any questions that may arise.

Students will attend supervision meetings with the Service-Learning leader and/or volunteer coordinator to address questions and concerns and review responsibilities. Students will have a mid-semester check-in with their Service-Learning Leader to provide feedback and ensure they feel supported.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

Students may be working unsupervised with minor or other vulnerable populations. Students are working with homeless and housing insecure women who may suffer from addiction or mental illness.

Opportunity Application Instructions 

Please send a thoughtful cover letter and resume to Ivy@gatheringforwomen.org

 

Program 
Service Learning
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
Monterey, CA
United States
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
Background Check (e.g., fingerprinting, live scans, driving record)
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing