1. 2730 Colony Park Dr. Ste. 7
Memphis, TN 38118
901.363.3100 Office
901.363.3789 Fax
www.dressforsuccess.org/memphis
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
PROGRAM SUPPORT
PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S GROUP (PWG) VOLUNTEERS
Through its monthly meetings, the PWG provides ongoing career and
personal development opportunities for Dress for Success Memphis clients
who are employed. The PWG takes a comprehensive approach to moving
low-income women toward self-sufficiency. Volunteers are needed to assist
with meeting planning, meeting logistics, member recruitment and
retention. Volunteers are also needed to be speakers are also needed to
conduct presentations and presenters at the meetings, which . These
meetings are held at the Dress for Success Memphis office on the first
Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (unless otherwise
noted). The meetings include breakfast for PWG members and their
children, for whom free childcare, with guided activities, is provided. The PWG Steering Committee is a
sub-committee of our Programs Steering Committee and assists with program planning &
implementation, infrastructure development, and research for the PWG program.
“WORKING WOMAN’S” CAREER CENTER VOLUNTEERS Comment [r1]: Is the Dress for Success Memphis
The primary objective of the Career Center is to provide users with access privileges to resources that Career Center for women only now and/or will this
are necessary to launch successful employment searches and that will promote employment retention. particular career center be open to men once the
The Center entails computers with Word and resume wizards, as well as the internet, as most men’s suiting program commences?
companies require electronic remittance of job applications and resumes/cover letters. The Career
Center also offers, via its “Suited for Success” workshops, assistance with resume writing/editing,
printing, and faxing, as well as mock interviews, individualized career coaching, business etiquette &
networking basics, and other skills training seminars “keeping the woman on the job.” The scope of Comment [r2]: How does the Career Center help
services, which directly respond to the skills gaps and barriers of our clients are: skills inventories & to keep clients employed or groom them for job
assessments, resume writing/editing, individualized career coaching, mock interviewing and skills retention? I would suggest preparation of a
trainings. Volunteers experienced in these areas are needed to deliver the program components. The PowerPoint presentation and print-outs of dos and
Career Center Committee is a sub-cCommittee of the Programs Steering Committee and assists with don’ts in the work setting, if you don’t already have
material of this nature in production and
program planning & implementation, infrastructure development, and research for the Career Center
distribution.
programs.
Comment [r3]: This would be a great place to
interject the previously proposed self-guided typing
“SUITED FOR SUCCESS” Workshop Volunteers include mock interviewers, resume
courses, as well as basic computer and business
writing workshop facilitators, and discussion group facilitators: writing courses that would include tips for the
effective drafting of business or office
MOCK INTERVIEWERS conduct mock interviews of clients and render feedback to each via written correspondence, like memorandums, letters, etc.,
assessments or completion of forms that are utilized for this purpose. Feedback in this context and/or directing participants to templates of these
includes suggestions or helpful tips for improving clients’ interviewing skills based on the mock sort that demonstrate exemplary construction of
interviewer’s observations during these sessions. This is an ideal opportunity for human resource such documents.
*Typing, computer, and writing skills are universal
professionals or anyone with experience interviewing, hiring, managing, or leading employees, or any
or are applicable to all professions, and mastery of
promising candidates who are willing to be trained. (Women and men are welcome for these these skills increase an employee’s value to her or
positions) his employer.
RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP FACILITATORS assist clients with drafting basic resumes; they
also answer questions regarding the components of a resume, cover letter, and the basic job
application.

2. DISCUSSION GROUP FACILITATORS conduct discussions in small group settings on topics of
relevance to work and life; the purpose of these sessions or discussions is to foster interaction and
confidence with networking and interpersonal communication.
Dress for Success Memphis AMBASSADORS
The Dress for Success Ambassadors are representatives of the organization
that who have a passion for and commitment to our mission providing suits
to self sufficiency. Ambassadors will educate the public about the mission of
Dress for Success Memphis and giveby word of mouth and distribution of
information about our programs.; Ambassadors will also galvanize support
for the organizationDress for Success;, and help us to recruit clients and
attract additional volunteers, and donors and clients. Prospective
aAmbassadors are asked to undergo through a training program that
consists of doing the following: volunteering within the boutique, and do committing to a minimum of
two hours of sorting, and two hours of working as a personal shopper,; attending one PWG
mMeeting,; attending one Dress for Success Memphis event,; and one Dress for Success Memphis
sSeminar, after which you’ll receive your Ambassador certificate and pin. Lastly, youthe candidate
must shadow an Ambassador or Dress for Success Memphis staff member before going out on your
own. An Ambassador certificate and pin will be awarded to candidates after successful completion of
all training elements. Ambassadors must commit to doing four speaking engagements per year and
participate participating in semi-annual in-service training workshops. Two particular events that our
ambassadors help us to conduct are our Steps to Success and Fashioning Your Future workshops.
Both generate income to help support for the organization’s operations and programs and ultimate
while furthering our mission of helping women enter and succeed in a career. Training for conducting
these workshops is available.Specific training is offered on conducting these workshops.
“SUITED FOR SUCCESS” Workshop Volunteers The Dress for Success Memphis “Suited for
Success” workshop consists of the following components: basic resume writing, mock interviewing,
business etiquette and networking basics.
MOCK INTERVIEWERS - conduct mock interview for an entry level position and completes an
Interview Feedback form. Interaction with each client should include comments, suggestions and tips
helpful for improving the applicant’s interviewing skills based on your observation during her mock
interview. Ideal opportunity for human resource professionals or anyone with experience interviewing,
hiring, managing or leading employees. (women and men welcome for this position)
RESUME WRITING FACILITATORS - assist the clients with drafting a basic resume and answering
questions regarding the components of a resume and the basic job application.
DISCUSSION GROUP FACILITATORS - facilitate a discussion in a small group setting on topics
relevant to work and life; the purpose of the session is to foster interaction and to build confidence
with networking and interpersonal communication. Comment [S4]: This information is more
appropriate with the career center info.
CLIENT SUITING & BOUTIQUE OPERATIONS
VOLUNTEERS
50 FABULOUS FASHIONISTAS - PERSONAL SHOPPERS wWork individually with each client
during her suiting appointment to ensure that she receives appropriate professional attire.
There is some boutique organizing and clean up required also.
However, the most important part of the Personal Shopper’s job is to
boost the client’s self-esteem sot that she feels confident and self-
assured at her job interview. Personal shopping is an enjoyable and
rewarding way to make a direct impact on the lives of Dress for
Success clientsour clients’ lives. This is an Iideal opportunity for any
woman who has an eye for dressing, enjoys clothing, shopping, and &
connecting in a personal way with other women.

3. LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GALS (L.E.G.s)
The League of Extraordinary Gals performs a variety of functions to facilitatehelp keep office
operations going:
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANCETS
Typical duties of office administration assistants include general
typing, filing, managing phone inquiries, scheduling appointments, and
calling clients to follow-up. Volunteers are also needed to assist in
entering client demographics and suiting information into our client
database data and statistical tracking for spreadsheets to track client
statistics.
SORTERS
We receive many generous donations, some of which are inappropriate
as interview attire. Sorters sort through clothing donations and
separate articles that are suitable as interview and employment attire
from those that are not. Unusable items are bagged for donation to
other agencies, while retained articles are further sorted by size and
hung on racks or properly stored by the sorters. Donated items must
be sorted and sized. Items we cannot use need to be bagged for
donation to other agencies. This work is a continual process and
volunteer sorters can be scheduled on a regular basis, depending on
availability of these positions. Groups Also, groups can sort together
on the 3rd 3rd Saturday of each month. Formatted: Superscript
SPECIAL EVENTS & FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are
needed to participate in planning and executing fundraising events for Dress for Success. Some of our
key fundraising activities are outlined below:
Spring Fundraiser – This is our major fundraiser for the organization., It which includes a
corporate and community luncheon and a greeting card campaign. Related plans and activities begin
in the Fall of each year and culminate into the Spring of the following year. Volunteers are needed to
help prepare general request letters and packets of information for distribution to to go to potential
corporate and individual donors. Volunteers also assist with addressing cards, general request letters
and finally, the cards themselves that are mailed to prospective patrons sent on the behalf of donors
who provide us with recipients’ lists our donors to individuals on their recipients’ lists. Volunteers are
also needed therewithal to serve on the luncheon committee to coordinate and execute a successful
events.
Dress for Success Memphis is looking for people who will throw C.O.I.N.S.
to help support our mission. Throwing C.O.I.N.S. is an acronym for Circle
Of Influence Networking Soirees., and were designed for those who asked
"What can I do to help your organization?" These events. C.O.I.N.S. are small Comment [r5]: This isn’t necessary because
gatheringsgroups of friends, associates, and/or families family who that everyone who volunteers or donates clothing or
generate interest in and support for Dress for Success within their a person's other resources to Dress for Success is responding
circle of influence. and an opportunity to develop new this question.
friends to sustain the organization. Not only are C.O.I.N.S is it beneficial to Dress for Success
Memphis, but they also provide it's also an opportunity for the host/hostess and guests to socialize ,
mingle and/or network with a purpose.
Hosting C.O.I.N.S. can entail be anything from a small martini or afternoon tea party, to an afternoon
tea to a backyard barbecue—be as creative as you wish.. Do it in your own way, because no matter
how Hhowever you do it,... you'll be doing it for a great cause! And know that Eevery effort and every
amount raised is important to us; . Don't forget....it's not about how much is raised from any one
event or any one person. Everyone who has ever had a penny jar knows... that little amounts add up,
over time, , add up!and all the more when your C.O.I.N.S. are tossed in with others who share our
common goal.
Dress for Success Memphis will provide support to anyone wishing to throw C.O.I.N.S. You invite the
guests and provide the refreshments and we will provide the collateral material, deliver the message

4. about Dress for Success Memphis, and, if necessary, also help with the party planning ideas, invitation
design, etc. Ask- ask us and we'll be glad to help.
We'll be sharing pictures on our website from the C.O.I.N.S. thrown for our organization. So, let's get
started -— throw your C.O.I.N.S. for Dress for Success Memphis!!!
Upscale Garage Sale – This event, held late October, is a fun event
through which we raise funds to purchase clothing for our clients in sizes
that are sparsely not normally donated to us. It’s a two-day event held in
late October, and which includes a pre-opening reception celebration and
the all-day Saturday sale, which that is held in a large tent. Volunteers
are needed to: help solicit donations of household goods, clothing (aside
from our stock of donations), and other items that can be sold during the
sale. Volunteers additionally; sort, log in, tag, and price the inventory; they also set up for the sale —
this includes (including transporting merchandise from the storage area to the sale site), and
attractively displaying the merchandise in the tent.; Volunteers are also needed to act as cashiers and
enthusiastic spokespeople who will inform and/or better acquaint patrons and inquirers about the
mission and goals of salespeople, not only selling the merchandise but telling people about Dress for
Success Memphis. and what we do

5. 2730 Colony Park Dr. Ste. 7
Memphis, TN 38118
901.363.3100 Office
901.363.3789 Fax
www.dressforsuccess.org/memphis
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
PROGRAM SUPPORT
PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S GROUP (PWG) VOLUNTEERS
Through its monthly meetings, the PWG provides ongoing career and
personal development opportunities for Dress for Success Memphis clients
who are employed. The PWG takes a comprehensive approach to moving
low-income women toward self-sufficiency. Volunteers are needed to assist
with meeting planning, meeting logistics, member recruitment and
retention. Volunteer speakers are also needed to conduct presentations at
the meetings, which are held at the Dress for Success Memphis office on
the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (unless
otherwise noted). The meetings include breakfast for PWG members and
their children, for whom free childcare, with guided activities,
is provided. The PWG Steering Committee is a sub-committee of our Programs Steering Committee
and assists with program planning & implementation, infrastructure development, and research for the
PWG program.
CAREER CENTER VOLUNTEERS
The primary objective of the Career Center is to provide users with access privileges to resources that
are necessary to launch successful employment searches and that will promote employment retention.
The Center entails computers with Word and resume wizards, as well as the internet, as most
companies require electronic remittance of job applications and resumes/cover letters. The Career
Center also offers, via its “Suited for Success” workshops, assistance with resume writing/editing,
printing, and faxing, as well as mock interviews, individualized career coaching, business etiquette &
networking basics, and other skills training seminars. Volunteers experienced in these areas are
needed to deliver the program components. The Career Center Committee is a sub-committee of the
Programs Steering Committee and assists with program planning & implementation, infrastructure
development, and research for Career Center programs.
“SUITED FOR SUCCESS” Workshop Volunteers include mock interviewers, resume
writing workshop facilitators, and discussion group facilitators :
MOCK INTERVIEWERS conduct mock interviews of clients and render feedback to each via written
assessments or completion of forms that are utilized for this purpose. Feedback in this context
includes suggestions or helpful tips for improving clients’ interviewing skills based on the mock
interviewer’s observations during these sessions. This is an ideal opportunity for human resource
professionals or anyone with experience interviewing, hiring, managing, or leading employees, or any
promising candidates who are willing to be trained. (Women and men are welcome for these
positions)
RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP FACILITATORS assist clients with drafting basic resumes; they
also answer questions regarding the components of a resume, cover letter, and the basic job
application.
DISCUSSION GROUP FACILITATORS conduct discussions in small group settings on topics of
relevance to work and life; the purpose of these sessions or discussions is to foster interaction and
confidence with networking and interpersonal communication.

6. Dress for Success Memphis AMBASSADORS
The Dress for Success Ambassadors are representatives of the organization
who have a passion for and commitment to our mission. Ambassadors will
educate the public about the mission of Dress for Success Memphis by word
of mouth and distribution of information about our programs. Ambassadors
will also galvanize support for Dress for Success, and help us to recruit
clients and additional volunteers and donors. Prospective ambassadors are
asked to undergo training that consists of the following: volunteering within
the boutique, committing to a minimum of two hours of sorting, two
hours of working as a personal shopper, attending one PWG meeting, attending one Dress for Success
Memphis event, and one Dress for Success Memphis seminar. Lastly, the candidate must shadow an
Ambassador or Dress for Success Memphis staff member. An Ambassador certificate and pin will be
awarded to candidates after successful completion of all training elements. Ambassadors must commit
to four speaking engagements per year and participate in semi-annual in-service training workshops.
Two particular events that our ambassadors help us to conduct are our Steps to Success and
Fashioning Your Future workshops. Both generate income to help support the organization’s
operations and programs and ultimate mission of helping women enter and succeed in a career.
Training for conducting these workshops is available.
CLIENT SUITING & BOUTIQUE OPERATIONS
VOLUNTEERS
50 FABULOUS FASHIONISTAS — PERSONAL SHOPPERS work individually with each client
during her suiting appointment to ensure that she receives appropriate professional attire.
There is some boutique organizing and clean up required also.
However, the most important part of the Personal Shopper’s job is to
boost the client’s self-esteem so that she feels confident and self-
assured at her job interview. Personal shopping is an enjoyable and
rewarding way to make a direct impact on the lives of Dress for
Success clients. This is an ideal opportunity for any woman who has an
eye for dressing, enjoys clothing, shopping, and connecting in a
personal way with other women.
LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GALS (L.E.G.s)
The League of Extraordinary Gals performs a variety of functions to facilitate office operations:
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANTS
Typical duties of office administration assistants include general
typing, filing, managing phone inquiries, scheduling appointments, and
calling clients to follow-up. Volunteers are also needed to assist in
entering client demographics and suiting information into our client
database and statistical tracking spreadsheets.
SORTERS
We receive many generous donations, some of which are inappropriate
as interview attire. Sorters sort through clothing donations and
separate articles that are suitable as interview and employment attire
from those that are not. Unusable items are bagged for donation to
other agencies, while retained articles are further sorted by size and
hung on racks or properly stored by the sorters. This is a continual
process and volunteer sorters can be scheduled on a regular basis,
depending on availability of these positions. Groups can sort together
on the 3rd Saturday of each month.

7. SPECIAL EVENTS & FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEERS are needed to
participate in planning and executing fundraising events for Dress for Success. Some of our key
fundraising activities are outlined below:
Spring Fundraiser – This is our major fundraiser for the organization. It includes a corporate and
community luncheon and a greeting card campaign. Related plans and activities begin in the Fall of
each year and culminate into the Spring of the following year. Volunteers are needed to help prepare
general request letters and packets of information for distribution to potential corporate and individual
donors. Volunteers also assist with addressing cards that are mailed to prospective patrons on behalf
of donors who provide us with recipients’ lists. Volunteers are needed therewithal to serve on the
luncheon committee to coordinate and execute successful events.
Dress for Success Memphis is looking for people who will throw C.O.I.N.S.
to help support our mission. C.O.I.N.S. is an acronym for Circle
Of Influence Networking Soirees. C.O.I.N.S. are small groups of friends,
associates, and/or families who generate interest in and support for Dress for
Success within their circle of influence. Not only are C.O.I.N.S beneficial to
Dress for Success Memphis, but they also provide an opportunity for the host/hostess and guests to
socialize and/or network with a purpose.
Hosting C.O.I.N.S. can entail anything from a small martini or afternoon tea party to a backyard
barbecue—be as creative as you wish. However you do it, you'll be doing it for a great cause! And
know that every effort and every amount raised is important to us; it's not about how much is raised
from any one event or any one person. Everyone who has ever had a penny jar knows that little
amounts add up over time, and all the more when your C.O.I.N.S. are tossed in with others who share
our common goal.
Dress for Success Memphis will provide support to anyone wishing to throw C.O.I.N.S. You invite the
guests and provide the refreshments and we will provide the collateral material, deliver the message
about Dress for Success Memphis, and, if necessary, also help with the party planning ideas, invitation
design, etc. Ask us and we'll be glad to help.
We'll be sharing pictures on our website from the C.O.I.N.S. thrown for our organization. So, let's get
started — throw your C.O.I.N.S. for Dress for Success Memphis!!!
Upscale Garage Sale – This is a fun event through which we raise
funds to purchase clothing for our clients in sizes that are sparsely
donated to us. It’s a two-day event held in late October, and includes a
pre-opening reception celebration and the all-day Saturday sale, which is
held in a large tent. Volunteers are needed to help solicit donations of
household goods, clothing (aside from our stock of donations), and other
items that can be sold during the sale. Volunteers additionally sort, log in, tag, and price the
inventory; they also set up for the sale— this includes transporting merchandise from the storage area
to the sale site and attractively displaying the merchandise in the tent. Volunteers are also needed to
act as cashiers and enthusiastic spokespeople who will inform and/or better acquaint patrons and
inquirers about the mission and goals of Dress for Success Memphis.