Volunteers have been the heart and soul of The Brides’ Project since the very beginning, and we frequently have volunteer positions available to help us keep the shop running smoothly.
A typical day in the shop, we wear many hats (sometimes literally, and sometimes all at once!!!) including:
- Greeting brides and their guests, providing a tour and explanation of what we do
- Learning about her plans for the day, her dress adventure so far and her general preferences, budget and style
- Helping brides into dresses, ensuring they feel comfortable with the process
- Making suggestions, and providing insight on styles, alterations and cleaning. In some cases, asking more senior staff to assist as needed
- Answering phone inquiries and accepting donations
- Providing styling consultations about veils or accessories
- Sharing information with other volunteers and staff
- Keeping dress rooms tidy, and gowns properly cared for between clients
- Cleaning the shop
- Giving Hamster (the cat) some love
Requirements
To be successful in this role, no prior experience in this industry is required however prior customer service experience is an asset, as is knowledge of basic sewing terms and techniques.
Here are the characteristics of a volunteer bridal consultant:
- Quick to learn about the bridal industry!
- Enthusiastic and passionate about giving back
- Able to work independently, and juggle multiple demands
- Takes initiative, confident
- Non-judgmental and patient
- Willing to give advice and suggestions
- Diplomatic
- Punctual, reliable
- Enjoys being part of a team, sharing knowledge and having FUN
- Top of the line communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional and mature
- It’s a great bonus if you can sew or are familiar with terms like “seam allowance”
Volunteers must be willing to make an ongoing commitment of at least one year, and ready to commit to one 4-hour shift every week. We really need help on Saturdays in particular but may have other shifts available as well. We’re also open to help with other things; e.g. marketing, social media, website stuff, modeling our dresses (all bodies welcomed), re-designing older dresses etc.
If you fit these requirements and are interested in joining the team, drop us a line with your resume, availability for our shop hours, and tell us how you will make a fabulous addition to the team!!!
Due to the volume of responses, please allow us to contact you when we have an opening.