Overview:
Are you looking for a rewarding and hands-on volunteer opportunity? Join the dynamic team at I Support The Girls (ISTG) as a Warehouse Support Volunteer! Our Rockville warehouse serves as the central hub for collecting and distributing essential items to women and folks experiencing homelessness, impoverishment, or distress. As a Warehouse Support Volunteer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operations of our warehouse and making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with sorting, organizing, and inventory management of donated items, including bras, underwear, and menstrual hygiene products.
- Assist in receiving, unloading, and loading donation shipments.
- Maintain a clean and organized warehouse space, adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Collaborate with fellow volunteers and staff to efficiently fulfill orders and meet donation targets.
- Occasionally participate in community outreach events or donation drives to raise awareness and gather essential items.
Requirements:
- A passion for social justice and a desire to make a difference in the lives of women and folx in need.
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, and moving donated items (some items may be heavy or bulky).
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Respect for confidentiality and sensitive information related to our donors and beneficiaries.
- Flexibility in terms of volunteering hours and a commitment to reliability.
Benefits:
- Gain firsthand experience in nonprofit operations and logistics.
- Contribute to a cause that promotes dignity, empowerment, and access to essential items.
- Work alongside a diverse and passionate team of volunteers and staff.
- Develop valuable skills in inventory management, warehouse operations, and teamwork.
- Make a tangible impact in your community and improve the lives of women and folks in need.
To Apply:
If you are excited to join us as a Warehouse Support Volunteer, please email Shariah Dunwell at sdunwell@isupportthegirls.org. We are grateful for your interest in supporting ISTG's mission, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team!
393 E Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850, US
Through an international network of Affiliates, I Support the Girls (ISTG) collects and distributes essential items, including bras, underwear, and menstrual hygiene products, allowing women and folx experiencing homelessness, impoverishment, or distress to stand tall with dignity.
In July 2015, the concept behind I Support the Girls (ISTG) was born from a conversation between the Founder, Dana Marlowe, and a sales clerk at a bra store. With the words, "Homeless women need bras, too," the first drive for donations began. Marlowe spoke with a homeless shelter in her area that confirmed that bras are infrequently donated, are in high demand, and are expensive to purchase. It was the same story with menstrual hygiene products. Women on the street regularly choose between food and these items, meaning they frequently use creative means to address their needs: belts around their chest to replace bras, wadded-up toilet paper, paper towels, or newspaper instead of hygiene products.
The lack of bras and hygiene products is an issue in every community. Still, the problem is rarely discussed due to the taboo nature of menstruation. Our grassroots efforts continued to spread worldwide.
As we started providing bras to people experiencing homelessness, we learned that a bra allows a person to stand up straighter, improve their self-esteem, and build confidence. A bra can help start them on a new path. Our recipient organizations now include day shelters, domestic violence organizations, Title 1 schools, LGBTQ+ specific organizations, addiction rehabilitation facilities, Native American Reservations, Departments of Corrections and re-entry programs, food banks, organizations serving breast cancer survivors, immigrants and asylees, and more.
393 East Gude DriveRockville, MD 20850
July 2, 2024
