Bloom Personal Stylist Volunteer

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Bloom (formerly Image for Success) is a program of YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley that provides two weeks free clothing to those in need seeking a life of self-reliance. We also provide each client with a hygiene kit, undergarments, shoes and accessories. Bloom is an essential nonprofit agency that has been serving the residents of Marin County over the past 20 years. Bloom serves low-income & underprivileged working populations referred by supporting social services agencies at no cost.

Personal Stylist Volunteers work with Bloom clients during private appointments to choose a wardrobe that suits their professional and personal needs. The Personal Stylist is responsible for creating a collaborative and nurturing environment that helps build self-esteem.

Major Responsibilities:

• Welcome the client and help them to feel comfortable in the styling session, explain the length of time they’ll work together, and provide an overview of the styling session.
• Cooperatively identify the client’s clothing objectives, select clothing, and present various outfits to the client
• The client provides feedback, tries on the clothes, and ultimately selects a mix and match wardrobe of functional and flattering clothes that would last roughly two-weeks.
• Work in compliance with all legal requirements, and organizational and departmental policies, procedures and standards

• A good sense of fashion and attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to help clients with proper fitting as well as gaining confidence in how to dress appropriately for work.
• Self-starters, neat and organized.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with an ability to think on their feet.
• Ability to work as a member of a team, be open to feedback, and seek guidance, direction and input from others.
• Ability to practice cultural humility, i.e., maintain an interpersonal approach that is other-oriented in relation to aspects of cultural identity that are most important to the person. Ability to work with/support individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Commitment to developing knowledge, skills and abilities to better connect with individuals and communities, and to gaining more insight into personal biases and identities. This includes, and is not limited to, treating all people with respect and dignity, recognizing and appreciating cultural differences, and working to interact with greater cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to be non-judgmental, open, honest and calm, and maintain professional boundaries.

• Completion of training /orientation sessions to develop personal comfort level in personal styling.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to stand and move about for a period of 3 hours.
• This volunteer position requires a Covid-19 vaccination due to the in-person interfacing required, and to promote the health and safety of others at YWCA locations and our community.
• Clearance on a background check, including DOJ & FBI fingerprinting.
• Completion of all policies and procedures documentation