Become a volunteer with us!
Volunteer Hours & Requirements
Volunteer Hours
Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location
YWCA Laniakea (1040 Richards St.)
Age
Volunteers must be 18 years old. Volunteers 12 years and older may be considered with parental consent, and if they are accompanied by a parent/guardian throughout the duration of their volunteer shift.
Time Commitment
Volunteers must be able to commit at least 2 hours per week (3 -5 hours preferred).
Additional Requirements
Volunteers must be able to lift at least 15lbs and wear closed-toe shoes while volunteering in the DFS Boutique.
How to sign up as a DFS Volunteer
1. Watch the recording of the DFS new volunteer interest meeting
Click the video to watch the recording of our New Volunteer Interest Meeting and review our DFS New Volunteer FAQs section located at the bottom of this page. If you have any additional questions that are not addressed, please feel free to reach out to DFS Honolulu at dfsh@ywcaoahu.org
2. Submit the DFS volunteer registration form and register for an in-person new volunteer training session
We will be hosting DFS New Volunteer Training sessions in-person at our DFS Boutique located at YWCA Laniakea. Please note it is a requirement that you attend an In-Person New Volunteer Training Session prior to the start of your first volunteer shift. During your training session, we will provide you with a brief tour of our DFS Boutique and our sorting room, demonstrate how we sort and manage our donations, and review any questions you may have regarding the DFS New Volunteer Packet forms. Choose ONE (1) of the dates listed on the DFS Volunteer Registration Form by clicking the link below.
*If you are unable to attend any of the training session dates listed above, select "Please notify me of future in-person training sessions" in your DFS Volunteer Registration Form and we'll be happy to notify you of additional dates for in-person training sessions.
3. Complete the DFS new volunteer forms
Click the link below to access, review, and complete the DFS New Volunteer Packet forms. Please note it is a requirement that you submit your completed New Volunteer Packet prior to your first volunteer shift. It is strongly recommended that you complete the attached forms in advance and turn them in upon arriving for your scheduled in-person New Volunteer Training Session. If you are unable to complete your required forms in advance, we will have hard copies of the New Volunteer Packet available for you to complete once you’ve finished your scheduled training session.
