Create a Welcoming Experience for Community Members Accessing Free Clothing

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Description

Create a Welcoming Experience for Community Members Accessing Free Clothing

A warm welcome can make all the difference.

As a Guest Experience Volunteer, you'll help create a positive and respectful shopping experience for individuals and families visiting the Community Closet. You'll often be one of the first people guests interact with, helping ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued, and supported.

By helping community members access clothing at no cost, you're helping households stretch their budgets and keep more money available for essentials like housing, food, transportation, and childcare.

What You'll Do

  • Welcome guests as they arrive
  • Assist with check-in and registration
  • Answer questions and provide guidance
  • Help guests navigate the shopping space
  • Support a positive and organized environment
  • Connect guests with staff when additional assistance is needed

Perfect For

  • People who enjoy interacting with others
  • Retirees
  • Volunteers who want direct interaction with community members
  • Anyone who enjoys customer service and hospitality

Why Volunteers Love This Role

  • Meet people from across the community
  • See your impact firsthand
  • Help create a welcoming environment for families and individuals
  • Support financial stability in Marathon County

When?

  • Tuesdays – 2:45pm to 5:15pm
  • Wednesdays - 4:45pm to 7:15pm
  • Fridays - 8:45am to 11:15am

Where?

The Community Closet is located at 705 S. 24th Avenue, Suite 440. The Community Closet is on the north side of the building, opposite to the United Way office.

Time Commitment

To staff regular hours, we are looking for volunteers who can make a commitment to two shifts per month, but we can be flexible if that doesn't work for you.

If you are looking for a one-time opportunity, check out our options here: https://www.unitedwaymc.org/volunteer

Age Requirement?

18+, or 14-17 alongside parent/guardian

Training?

All training will be provided on-site. Background check required.

If this sounds like a great fit for you, respond to this need! We will be in touch with information on next steps to schedule training and complete a background check.

Details

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