Celebrating volunteer appreciation month

This month, during Volunteer Appreciation Month, we are proud to celebrate the volunteers who make the work of Dress for Success Twin Cities possible. With a small staff team, our ability to meet the needs of women in our community depends heavily on the dedication, time, and care contributed by our volunteers. Because of them, we have been able to serve every woman who has come to us, without turning anyone away.

The hours our volunteers contribute power every aspect of our work, from welcoming clients to supporting programs behind the scenes. Their commitment extends our reach, strengthens our capacity, and directly impacts women and families across Minnesota. We are deeply grateful for their service and for the role they play in advancing our mission of economic mobility and self-sufficiency for women.

During Volunteer Appreciation Month, we want our broader community to know just how valued our volunteers are, and how essential they are to the impact we are able to achieve together. We are thankful for their partnership and proud to celebrate them.

With gratitude,

Stephanie Silvers

CEO, Dress for Success Twin Cities

Get involved: volunteer with us

Our volunteers are the front line for empowering our clients with their career development. We provide healing-centered and cultural competence training to ensure every woman we serve feels valued and is treated with care and respect. Here are the current opportunities available.

Donation Day

Help receive clothing donations at our Wearhouse in St. Louis Park. Tasks include directing traffic, greeting donors, unloading vehicles, and moving donations. Volunteers should be comfortable on their feet and able to lift 25 to 30 pounds. Must be 18 or older.

Wearhouse

Sort, inspect, hang, organize, and display our collection of professional women's clothing and accessories. Tasks may include light lifting, pushing carts, and general facility cleaning. Must be 18 or older, or accompanied by a participating adult.

Community Ambassadors

Represent DFSTC at volunteer fairs, corporate events, and community partner events. Help recruit clients, volunteers, and donors. Best suited for volunteers who are already familiar with the organization and comfortable sharing information about our work.

Confidence Coach

Share your HR, supervisory, or professional job search experience to support clients through group and individual coaching. This role is fully virtual through phone and video calls. Coaches are matched with clients based on background, experience, and professional network.

Success Express

Join us on-site at our mobile career center to deliver Confidence Kits and programming support to clients in the community. Volunteers welcome clients, provide a service overview, assist with enrollment, and support clothing fittings. This role is open to women volunteers.

Shakopee Women's Prison

Support participants in the Challenge Incarceration Program at Shakopee Women's Prison. Volunteers with HR or hiring manager experience help provide practice interviews, resume reviews, and coaching to support women as they prepare for their release.

Apply to volunteer