Dress for Success

To learn about what we are doing right now, complete the volunteer application on this page and we will contact you directly to sign up for the next orientation. Our offices operate Monday- Friday from 9am-5pm. Most volunteer opportunities take place during that time, with the exception of evening opportunities.Questions or to learn about group volunteer opportunities please contact 916-776-6356 or email Miracle Gumabo at miracle@sjdress.org.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. Personal Shopping Appointments are scheduled Tuesday – Thursday, 10am–3pm 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. Going Places Network (GPN): Serve as an expert speaker for our job search mentoring program. Inspire and encourage women who are seeking employment. We offer two GPN cohorts per year. The next cohort begins on September, 6th from 10am-11:30am. *Interested speakers are recommended to attend one GPN session prior to hosting a topic. 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 6pm – 8pm. *Interested speakers are recommended to attend one PWG 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!