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Ready to Volunteer?

Please follow this Link to begin the registration process.  On the volunteer site, please select one of these two opportunities Weekday Clothing Processor or Saturday Clothing Processor.

To familiarize yourself with Sharia’s Closet process, click here.

Why are our services important?

What we do is important to the children and families that are in need. We provide free clothing and opportunities for our clients to improve their lives. Our shoppers can shop knowing that the Sharia’s Closet will not charge, and they can save their money to use for other living expenses. 

When & Where

Sharia’s Closet offers a range of short and long-term individual, groups and corporate volunteer opportunities. Positions are available Tuesday – Thursday 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm and Saturdays 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Positions are volunteer‐based.

Check our Contact Us page for Sharia’s Closet location and hours.

Occasionally we have special volunteer events. Those will be announced on this page and our News Blog.

Volunteer Positions Available

We need volunteers to do the following duties:

Job Purpose

Intake of donated goods including clothing, bedding and towels. Sort items in designated areas. Responsible for rotation of stock, to include recommendation of disposal of defective stock. Receive deliveries, maintain inventory, keep workspace clean and organized. Provide customer service through face-to-face interactions and phone calls.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Select and sort donations by category, seasonal, size, color, type of clothing 
  • Examine items for any defects including holes, stains, or other issues
  • Restock shelves/racks with sorted items
  • Prepare rejected goods for proper disposal 
  • Maintain a neat, safe, organized, and clean work environment at all times
  • Share experiences, answer questions, and set a standard for other volunteers
  • Clean shoes, purses and accessories
  • Label clothes, shoes, purses and accessories
  • Check client’s orders for accuracy  
  • Maintain store inventory and closet supplies
  • Unload deliveries while keeping the stockroom clean and organized
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Volunteer Requirements

  • Willingness to help your community 
  • Good work ethic with consistent attendance and punctuality
  • Provide outstanding customer service 
  • Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and follow-up
  • Strong organization skills
  • Adhere to Sharia’s Closet client Confidentiality Agreement

Work Environment

  • Ability to sort fold, hang and organize clothing 
  • Ability to stand in one place, twist, and bend repeatedly for long periods
  • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs

Time Commitment

  • Commit to 1-3 hours per week
  • Minimum of 3 month commitment
 

Job Purpose

Fulfill clothing requests by providing personalized and genuine service to every client. Have a passion for fashion and knowledge of clothing fit and styles. Select clothing based on guest’s needs and lifestyle preferences. Familiarize yourself with inventory and maintain an organized work environment. Provide excellent customer service to our clients and those you are serving.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Utilize inventory on hand to fulfill requests for clothing based on guest’s needs
  • Neatly package, label and organize completed requests
  • Contact guests/agencies once orders are complete, organize pick up of bags
  • Respond to guest’s needs effectively & efficiently, act with urgency to deliver results
  • Keep the closet organized and clean, update inventory once orders are complete
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Volunteer Requirements

  • Willingness to help your community
  • Good work ethic with consistent attendance and punctuality
  • Provide outstanding customer service
  • Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and follow-up
  • Strong organization skills
  • Connect with our clients, make them feel welcome, comfortable, empowered and beautiful
  • Adhere to Sharia’s Closet client Confidentiality Agreement

Work Environment

  • Ability to sort fold, hang and organize clothing
  • Ability to stand in one place, twist, and bend repeatedly for long periods
  • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs

Time Commitment

  • Commit to 1-3 hours per week
  • Minimum of 3 month commitment

Job Purpose

Lead the organization’s overall communications, fundraising and community engagement strategies, working collaboratively with the CEO and board members to develop and implement strategies to broaden the impact of Sharia’s Closet’s programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with CEO, board members and staff to develop communications strategies that will broaden reach and deepen impact within the community
  • Connect with outside organizations/agencies, community leaders, and schools to bring awareness of our services and expand our reach
  • Identify fundraising opportunities, coordinate related activities and expand donations
  • Promote awareness of the organization and build support through media relations and networking events
  • Oversee branding strategy, ensure consistent and meaningful content in print & social media
  • Serve as co‐editor for the organization’s website and all social media platforms (develop/edit content, post events, monitor site traffic)
  • Oversee response to inquiries about Sharia’s Closet from media and the community
  • Outreach to local schools, universities, businesses and other groups for volunteers opportunities
  • Perform other duties as assigned 

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or current student with focus in communication, marketing, social work, public health, public administration, or a related field
  • Marketing, fundraising and management experience

Volunteer Requirements

  • Willingness to help your community
  • Good work ethic with consistent attendance and punctuality
  • Provide outstanding customer service
  • Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and follow-up
  • Strong organization skills
  • Connect with our clients, make them feel welcome, comfortable, empowered and beautiful
  • Adhere to Sharia’s Closet client Confidentiality Agreement

Work Environment

  • Ability to sort fold, hang and organize clothing
  • Ability to stand in one place, twist, and bend repeatedly for long periods
  • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs

Time Commitment

  • Commit to 5-10 hours per week
  • Minimum of 3 month commitment

Job Purpose

Responsible for volunteer recruitment and training. Supervise volunteer activities and provide training and guidance for volunteers. Maintain and track all volunteer applications, hours and schedules.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage recruitment, screening, interviewing, orientation and training of new volunteers
  • Provide on‐site training and supervision, ensure that volunteers are supported and motivated
  • Record and maintain volunteer hours and schedules
  • Plan volunteer recognition activities
  • Acts as a liaison between Sharia’s Closet and the community
  • Work to recruit new volunteers
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a managerial role, with an emphasis on interviewing, scheduling and coaching
  • Ability to speak to groups and motivate individuals
  • Volunteer Requirements
  • Willingness to help your community
  • Good work ethic with consistent attendance and punctuality
  • Provide outstanding customer service
  • Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and follow-up
  • Strong organization skills
  • Connect with our clients, make them feel welcome, comfortable, empowered and beautiful
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Adhere to Sharia’s Closet client Confidentiality Agreement

Work Environment

  • Ability to sort fold, hang and organize clothing
  • Ability to stand in one place, twist, and bend repeatedly for long periods
  • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs

Time Commitment

  • Commit to 5-10 hours per week
  • Minimum of 3 month commitment

Job Purpose

Responsible for all phases of grant seeking, to include researching grant opportunities, developing and submitting grant proposals. Track all grant seeking activities, and work with operational staff on grant implementation. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Research available grants and prepare grant proposals
  • Knowledge of the organization’s financial needs and goals
  • Track all grant opportunities and submissions, provide follow up and distribution of grants
  • Write and send letters of thanks to grantors and donors
  • Any other grant writing and fundraising tasks which may be assigned
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience researching, writing and submitting grant proposals
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

Volunteer Requirements

  • Willingness to help your community
  • Good work ethic with consistent attendance and punctuality
  • Provide outstanding customer service
  • Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and follow-up
  • Connect with our clients, make them feel welcome, comfortable, empowered and beautiful
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Adhere to Sharia’s Closet client Confidentiality Agreement

Work Environment

  • Ability to sort fold, hang and organize clothing
  • Ability to stand in one place, twist, and bend repeatedly for long periods
  • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs

Time Commitment

  • Commit to 5-10 hours per week
  • Minimum of 3 month commitment

Job Purpose

Actively seek donations on a regular basis and grow individual donor base. Join an energized and passionate staff and help us grow our organization to the next level. Share Sharia’s Closet’s Mission with the community to increase funding. 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Act as a liaison between Sharia’s Closet and the community to establish connections and gain a committed and regular donor base
  • Develop effective outreach strategies based on target populations
  • Follow through with donors, to include thank you cards, invitations to events
  • Set and reach fundraising goals
  • Ability to interact with individuals and present to large crowds to share Sharia’s Closet’s Missions, Vision, and Values
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Ability to work with diverse individuals and populations

Volunteer Requirements

  • Willingness to help your community
  • Good work ethic with consistent attendance and punctuality
  • Provide outstanding customer service
  • Attention to detail, ability to multi-task and follow-up
  • Connect with our clients, make them feel welcome, comfortable, empowered and beautiful
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Adhere to Sharia’s Closet client Confidentiality Agreement

Work Environment

  • Ability to sort fold, hang and organize clothing
  • Ability to stand in one place, twist, and bend repeatedly for long periods
  • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs

Time Commitment

  • Commit to 5-10 hours per week
  • Minimum of 3 month commitment

Do you have a special skill? We can always use help on special projects. Contact us for details.