Call for WBC Volunteers
Grace Institute Event: Dress with Grace
Sponsored by WBC’s Charitable Giving Committee
Location: 40 Rector at Grace Institute offices (14th floor)
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Date
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Shifts
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# volunteers requested
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Sep 11
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10 – 12:30 pm; 12:30 – 3 pm; 3 – 5 pm
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7
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Sep 12
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10 – 12:30 pm; 12:30 – 3 pm; 3 – 5 pm
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7
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Sep 13
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10 – 12:30 pm; 12:30 – 3 pm; 3 – 5 pm
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7
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Sep 16
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10 – 12:30 pm; 12:30 – 3 pm; 3 – 5 pm
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7
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Sep 17
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12:30 – 2:30 pm; 3 – 5 pm
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4
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Sep 18
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12:30 – 2:30 pm; 3 – 5 pm
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4
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Sep 19
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10 – 12 pm; 12 pm – 2 pm; 2 – 4 pm
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7
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Sep 20
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10 – 12 pm; 12 pm – 2 pm; 2 – 4 pm
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7
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You are invited to volunteer to help the Grace Institute with its bi-annual Dress with Grace event.
- Sep 11 to Sep 16: Help prepare stylish looks for Grace women by sorting and organizing clothing and accessory donations.
- Sep 17 and Sep 18: Help participants “shop” for their new business wardrobe and keep the racks organized. If you ever wanted to be a visual merchandiser, this volunteer opportunity is for you. You can also help boost a woman's confidence with your fashion expertise.
- Sep 19 and Sep 20: Help breakdown the “boutique”.
To RSVP as a volunteer for this event, please email [email protected] with the day and time slot of your preference in the subject line.
Can’t make it to volunteer? You can still participate by donating your fashionable work wear. More specifically, interview appropriate skirt and pant suits, blouses blazers and jackets, professional shoes, practical handbags and briefcase, simple accessories and plus size professional attire (size 12-44W) are all appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at Grace Institute location, or large shipments (5+ boxes) can be picked up. Clothing will be accepted from today until Sep 10th, Monday – Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. These items are tax deductible!
Grace Institute empowers underserved women in the New York area to achieve employment and economic self-sufficiency. Within a supportive and structured environment, Grace Institute provides job-skills training, counseling, placement services and continuous learning opportunities that lead to upwardly mobile employment. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of Grace women!