Dress for Success Western Australia has a multi-talented group of 100 volunteers who help drive our success. We rely on the generosity and commitment of our volunteers to continue our operations. Volunteers are required to assist us Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays and Weekends in various roles including:
- Stylist and self-care guidance, supporting women to find the right clothes for their job interview, court appearance, first day at work or to affirm their gender.
- Assisting with our Career Support program, including facilitating career support workshops and webinars, providing mock interviews, resume assistance and mentoring.
- Supporting our styling and self-care program by sorting clothing donations for the boutique and our fundraising clothing sales.
- Assisting with preparations for our Dress for Less fundraising clothing sales. Serving customers at the weekend clothing sales.
- Promoting Dress for Success Western Australia to a range of referral services as well as attending community events and job fairs.
- Assisting with fundraising events, project work and marketing.
Why Volunteer?
Click here to view a short video from our Volunteers.
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Learn and develop new skills: Our programs provide you with an opportunity to acquire new skills while carrying out a wide variety of tasks.
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Make connections: Meet new people, build new friendships, and make lasting relationships that may lead to a job.
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Improve your resume: Gain invaluable experience working with others, learning about the workplace, and seeing firsthand how a not-for-profit operates.
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Build your confidence: Your ability to deal with a range of situations and being part of a team will increase your self-esteem.
Volunteering Locations & Days
Our volunteers assist us at the following locations:
- Office & Boutique in Subiaco
- Sorting Apartment in Subiaco
- Sales & Event Warehouse in West Leederville
- Various locations across Metro Perth for Styling Outreach Days and Job Expos
- Various regional towns including Bunbury, Busselton, Albany, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie and Northam for Regional Outreach visits.
We need volunteers on the following days:
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Saturdays and Sundays
Your Volunteering Commitment
As a small grassroots charity we have limited resources to regularly onboard large numbers of volunteers so we ask that if you make the decision to move forward with volunteering at Dress for Success Western Australia that you are committed and prepared to give your time a minimum of twice per month.
How to Become a Dress for Success Western Australia Volunteer:
(PLEASE DO NOT USE THE ONLINE SIGN UP BUTTON BELOW. YOU WILL END UP ON THE USA LIST.)
1. Complete our Volunteer Enquiry form below.
2. You’ll be invited to attend an online information session and meet the Dress for Success Western Australia team to see and learn what we are all about.
3. Confirm your commitment to become a volunteer (Remember you must be available to volunteer on either Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday OR Weekends), complete the application form and apply for a National Police Check. Once your application is finalized you will receive your volunteer login to use our shift scheduling app. Self-scheduling is available.
4. Start by shadowing an experienced volunteer who will support and guide you.
Corporate Volunteering
To enquire about half-day Corporate Volunteering sessions for small groups please contact info@dfswesternaustralia.org
