Join the DFSA Family.
Become a volunteer
Fun fact: 97% of our services are provided through our dedicated volunteers! If you’re looking for a hands-on way to support your community, we have plenty of in-person and virtual opportunities to choose from. Sign up now or find more details below!
Build relationships, develop new skills and make a difference with individual volunteering.
-
Career Coaching
Virtual or In-person: Assist clients via phone or video chat or in person at the DFSA office. Clients can focus on whatever they need to take the next step in their career journey. Common topics include: resume editing, interview practice, job search skills.
-
Professional Clothing Styling
In-person: Professional styling volunteers help women create two outfits for interviews or employment in our boutique.
-
Path to Employment Mentor
Virtual: Six-week mentoring program that follows a curriculum to help clients become career-ready. Mentor/Mentee pairs focus on goal setting, resume building, interview preparation and job search strategies. Mentors meet one hour a week for six weeks via video chat.
-
Sorting Inventory
In-person volunteers receive clothing donations from the public. Volunteers sort donations, prepare clothing for clients and re-stocking inventory in our boutique.
-
Client Service Administrators
In-person volunteers assist with daily operations by working at our front desk. Volunteers answer phones, assist clothing donors, return phone calls and emails.
-
Community Connectors
In-person: Help spread the word about our mission at community outreach events. This position may include tabling, short presentations or networking.
Bond with your team, engage your members or employees, and make a difference with group volunteering.
Group volunteer experiences
Are you looking for a way to engage your employees or members and give back to the community? DFSA has a variety of exciting opportunities for your group to get involved and support our mission. Download our Group Volunteering Guide or find more details below!
-
Lunch & Learn
Hear from a Dress for Success Austin representative about our mission and how you can support Austin women. Hosted at your office or via Zoom.
-
Boutique Bash
Help us keep our boutique styles up to date by sorting through new clothing donations, clearing out old pieces and organizing inventory.
-
Donation Drive
Inspire your friends, family or colleagues to collect in-kind donations for DFSA, including professional clothing, handbags, shoes, toiletries, and cosmetics.
For questions about volunteering, please contact our Director of Volunteer Engagement, Candy Cantrell.