Clothing Closet Associate
Purpose:
The Women@Work and Men@Work clothing closets provide gently-used business and casual work attire for jobseekers and those recently employed. The closets support DenverWorks mission to empower people to fulfill their God-given design through preparation for employment. We serve our own clients as well as jobseekers from approved community agencies that refer their clients to us. The individuals using the closet usually have barriers to employment and very limited resources. One of our volunteers shares, The closets are not just about clothing; they are the vehicle we use to show our care for the clients. They are about making a difference in peoples lives.
Duties:
Assist clients with choosing appropriate work outfits
Provide exceptional customer service to clients
Complete referral forms for clients
Maintain clean and professional atmosphere within closet
If time permits, sort clothing by size, style, and season
Qualifications:
Dedicated to the mission of DenverWorks and the clothing closets
Compassion, patience, and sensitivity to the clients we serve
Knowledgeable about appropriate business attire
Benefits:
Satisfaction of helping and outfitting jobseekers, resulting in increased self-confidence for the client
Camaraderie with DenverWorks volunteers and staff members
Time Commitment:
Women@Work Clothing Closet Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Men@Work Clothing Closet Tuesdays from 9:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Associates are asked to commit to one shift per month for at least six months.
Training:
Volunteers are given a personal orientation to DenverWorks and the clothing closets. On-the-job training is provided as well as an annual clothing closet training for all volunteers.
Contact:
Deb Brannan at 303.433.0300 ext. 103 or dbrannan@denverworks.org.
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Clothing Closet Inventory Sorter
Purpose:
The Women@Work and Men@Work clothing closets provide gently-used business and casual work attire for jobseekers and those recently employed. The closets support DenverWorks mission to empower people to fulfill their God-given design through preparation for employment. We serve our own clients as well as jobseekers from approved community agencies that refer their clients to us. The individuals using the closet usually have barriers to employment and very limited resources. One of our volunteers shares, The closets are not just about clothing; they are the vehicle we use to show our care for the clients. They are about making a difference in peoples lives.
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Receive clothing donations from individuals, businesses, and churches
Determine if prospective clothing is appropriate for the closet
Assist with transporting clothing into the closet and give donation receipt to donor
Sort clothing by size, style, and season; place in appropriate closet area
Steam clothing and polish shoes and jewelry
Maintain clean and professional atmosphere within closet
Act as a DenverWorks representative; offer to conduct tours of the closets and answer questions about DenverWorks
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Qualifications:
Dedicated to the mission of DenverWorks and the clothing closets
Compassion, patience, and sensitivity to others
Knowledge about appropriate business attire
Benefits:
Satisfaction of providing a quality clothing inventory for our jobseekers
Camaraderie with other volunteers and DenverWorks staff members
Time Commitment:
Shifts are on Thursdays from 9:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Inventory sorters are asked to commit a minimum of one shift per month for at least six months.
Training:
Volunteers are given a personal orientation to DenverWorks and the clothing closets. On-the-job training is provided as well as an annual clothing closet training for all volunteers.
Contact:
Deb Brannan at 303.433.0300 ext. 103 or dbrannan@denverworks.org.
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Partners for Success Mentor
Purpose:
In collaboration with Volunteers in Action (a faith-based agency), Partners for Success matches DenverWorks clients with mentors. DenverWorks clients are typically low-income or unemployed adult jobseekers with a barrier to employment. Mentors support the mission of DenverWorks by assisting the mentee with short and long term goals, particularly relating to obtaining and retaining employment.
Duties:
Provide focus, support, friendship, and counsel to a jobseeker
Help a mentee find solutions to life challenges
Hold a mentee accountable to his or her goals
Offer reinforcement and constructive example
Qualifications:
Willingness to work through potential obstacles to set and help achieve mentee goals
Patience, understanding, and compassion for a person recently employed or searching for a job
Benefits:
Formation of a personal and supportive relationship to encourage long-term change
Realization for potential for community impact
Personal fulfillment
Time Commitment:
Mentors are asked to spend one hour per week with mentee for a minimum of six to twelve months.
Training:
Attend a mentor training session held four times a year
Receive support and share experiences with other mentors at in-service meetings held three times a year
Contact:
Deb Brannan at 303.433.0300 ext. 103 or dbrannan@denverworks.org
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Life-Skills Group Mentor
Purpose:
This program is intended for clients who wish to receive the benefits of mentoring in a group setting. Group sizes can vary and may be up to 15 individuals. Sessions are held on the fourth Thursday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the DenverWorks office. The program gives clients an opportunity to receive in-depth training in a variety of life-skills topics that wil be vital to their success and personal development.
Duties:
Teach/facilitate set topics; such as budgeting, parenting, spirtual matters, and many others
Lead open discussions with mentees regarding the scheduled topic
Help find solutions
Offer reinforcement and constructive real life examples to questions posed by mentees
Qualifications:
Willingness to work through potential obstacles presented by mentees
Willingness to share your life experiences to help shape the future of another
Patience, understanding and compassion for a person recently released from incarceration
Benefits:
Personal fulfillment
Formation of a personal and supportive relationship to encourage long-term change
Realization of potential for community impact
Time Commitment:
Mentors are asked to lead one session per year, 2 hours in length. Sessions are held on the fourth Thursday of each month in the evening.
Training:
Attend a mentor training session held four times a year
Receive support and share experiences with other mentors at in-service meetings held three times a year
Contact:
Deb Brannan at 303.433.0300 ext. 103 or dbrannan@denverworks.org.
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"First 48 Out of the Gate" - Inmate Mentor
Purpose:
The "First 48 Out of the Gate Program" is offered to current offenders who are six months or less from release. This program is led in a group setting and teaches offenders a variety of life-skills that will be necessary for a successful reentry into society. Sessions are held at Colorado Correctional Facility in Golden and Denver Women's Correctional Facility in Denver.
Duties:
Encourage, support, and listen to mentees
Teach/facilitate set topics; such as budgeting, parenting, spirtual matters, and many others
Lead open discussions with mentees regarding the scheduled topic
Help find solutions to obstacles faced by mentees
Offer reinforcement and constructive real life examples to questions posed by mentees
Qualifications:
Felony free background
Willingness to work with incarcerated individuals
Willingness to share your life experiences to help shape the future of another
Patience, understanding, and compassion for a person in need of a fresh start
Benefits:
Personal fulfillment
Realization for potential community impact
Time Commitment:
Mentors are asked to co/lead one session every month, 2 hours in length. There are typically a minimum of two mentors assigend to lead each session.
Training:
Attend an eight-hour training provided by the Colorado Department of Corrections
Receive support and share experiences with other mentors at in-service meetings (held 3 times a year)
Contact:
Monica Colbert at 303.433.0300 ext. 108 or mcolbert@denverworks.org.
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