My Sister’s Closet – Social Enterprise of Battered Women’s Support Services

Fuse your social activism with fashion by volunteering with the My Sister’s Closet Thrift Boutique

Two locations

1029 Commercial Drive -  The Drive  604-254-7471
1092 Seymour Street -  Yaletown  604-687-0770

This opportunity will find you working in our retail space providing conscientious customer services, sorting fashion in our warehouse to stock both our locations, merchandising and display, donor relations and exceptional team work round out this experience.

Connect with amazing people from all walks of life while working with some of the best Eco-Fashion in Vancouver.  Some of the skills that volunteers gain from working with the retail program are gaining retail experience, building communication skills, and strengthening self confidence.  Volunteering with the BWSS retail program is a great way to support the movement to end violence against women. 

Volunteer opportunities available seven days a week from 10 to 5 pm.   
Volunteer commitment  one – four hour shift per week and to commit to volunteering for three months. 

Upon successful orientation completion volunteer will be eligible for the Volunteer Incentive Program that includes discounts on clothing.

My Sister’s Closet are mission-driven social enterprises owned and operated by Battered Women’s Support Services.  We provide quality and affordable fashion for women, men, and children. 

My Sister’s Closet ~ We’re in business to end violence against women

Having previous retail experience, and/or cash experience is useful though not mandatory.  We provide training and orientation to all volunteers. 

(Under Skills required Section)
Volunteers should
1.    Want to work in a retail environment
2.    Love working with a team in a fast-paced environment
3.    Want to work with a variety of people from all backgrounds
4.    Willingness to learn about and to work from a feminist perspective of Violence Against Women in intimate relationships

To apply email Mariana at mariana@bwss.org

Stop by today at either location, visit us on Facebook My Sister’s Closet Social Enterprise of Battered Women’s Support Services and our website www.bwss.org

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