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Diane M. Jacobs

Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts volunteers change lives.
With your support, we can continue to empower women on their path to financial independence.
Volunteering is a meaningful and rewarding experience that has many benefits:

            • acquiring new skills
            • meeting new people to develop friendships, build your network and grow lasting relationships
            • gathering invaluable experience to enhance your resume
            • building confidence as you deal with a range of situations, work with a team, and increase your self-esteem

Volunteer Application  Download and complete this fillable application, then submit with resume by email to dressforsuccessspringfield@gmail.com. The subject line should read: VOLUNTEER APPLICATION.

We look forward to getting to know you!  Contact us if you have any questions.
Diane M. Jacobs, Volunteer Engagement Manager ~ 413-388-3363 ~ dressforsuccessspringfield@gmail.com

Suitor

Suitors work in the boutique and are responsible for helping women who come in to choose professional attire for an interview. As a suitor, your goal is to provide each woman with a unique experience that will send them into the workforce confident and inspired. Other duties include sorting donations, maintaining the boutique, and answering the phone.
Requirements include:

  • a high school diploma or equivalent 
  • experience in retail or interest in fashion
  • availability from 10am – 2pm on weekdays
  • reliable transportation

For more information, contact Diane Jacobs at dressforsuccessspringfield@gmail.com

Suitor Position Description

Mentor

Mentors in our Margaret Fitzgerald Mentor Program are paired with mentees who are focused on being successful in their current position or building a career path. As a mentor, you will work together with your mentee to establish attainable goals and build the tools, insights, motivations, and confidence to take active steps toward the mentee’s success.
Requirements include:

  • a professional background
  • being ready, willing, and able to commit to the program, and to the mentee herself
  • reliable internet or phone access, and preferably access to Zoom
  • availability for 90 minutes per month, plus a quarterly group meeting
  • willingness to commit to a one year program

For more information, contact Jess Roncarati-Howe at dressforsuccessprograms@gmail.com 

 

Digital Literacy Coach

Digital literacy coaches are tech-savvy or IT professional volunteers who provide one-on-one coaching for women who are negatively impacted by the digital divide or otherwise need assistance with connectivity, a program, or gaining employment. When a learner is referred, all coaches are notified by email. Whoever is proficient in the topic of need and available volunteers to be paired.
Requirements include:

  • reliable internet access
  • proficiency in information technology
  • availability for a weekly check-in meeting

Note: time commitment for digital literacy coaches vary according to the needs of each learner

For more information, contact Jess Roncarati-Howe at dressforsuccessprograms@gmail.com

 

Supporter

Behind the scenes or out in front, volunteers are critical to our mission.  A few examples of current volunteer opportunities:

Graphic design

Event planning

Video production