The Clothes Exchange relies on the support of volunteers. There are many ways to get involved. Read on to learn more.

Collect Clothes
We rely on volunteers to collect clothing donations from their friends, families and co-workers. Whether you collect from your mother and sister or 50 co-workers, every skirt matters and we appreciate all efforts. We've put together a Clothes Collection Guide and Tool Kit to make collecting clothes at work, from your friends or from your clients easy. If you are interested in helping us collect merchandise donations, let us know.

Volunteer at the Event
Volunteers are needed to help set-up, clean-up and work the event. If you want to shop and volunteer at the event, you can purchase a Shop First! ticket and then begin your shift at 6:30 pm or as soon as you've finished shopping.

Let us know if you are interested in joining one of these Event Volunteer Teams:

Event Volunteers
Volunteers greet guests, staff the dressing room, restock merchandise, act as personal shoppers and stylists, manage traffic, and work the check-out line.

Here's more information about specific roles for event volunteers.

Greeters
First on the scene!  Your smiling face and dynamic personality welcomes shoppers to the event.

Check-In
You're organized, friendly and efficient. Help register shoppers and send them off to shop, shop, shop.

Shopping Hosts / Personal Shoppers
You're fashion-savvy. You help to keep the space organized and clean during the event while also helping shoppers select fabulous items!

Dressing Room Attendants/Clothing Runners
You're essential. Help shoppers find the right shirt, the right size...and keep The Clothes Exchange looking fabulously neat.

Raffle Team
You are a born salesperson.  Help sell raffle tickets for AMAZING prizes while guests wait to enter the event and while they are shopping.

Check-Out
You're the last stop in the shop, you are efficient and willing to encourage shoppers to give a little more!

Cashiers
Complete the Clothes Exchange experience with a smile!

Set-Up Team
Volunteers with an eye for design and retail knowledge are needed to help us transform Union Station into a shopping boutique. Set-up starts at 8 am and runs until we are done, usually around 3:30 pm.

Clean-Up Crew
After it's all over, when the last shopper has shopped, a team of energetic folks are needed to pack-up, clean-up and organize the left-over merchandise for distribution. Clean-up begins around 9 pm and usually takes a couple of hours.  Music is provided so clean-up feels more like a dance party!

Join the Burlington Clothes Exchange Advisory Board

The braintrust and workhorse of the Burlington Clothes Exchange is our Advisory Board. This group of hard working, dedicated volunteers provides guidance and support and is responsible for helping to plan and execute Burlington Clothes Exchange events. Advisory Board members must attend at least four meetings per year, be available to volunteer at the event, participate in an event evaluation process and serve as ambassadors for the Clothes Exchange in our community. Advisory Board members are also welcome to participate in the beneficiary selection process.

Volunteer your expertise
If you can't commit to joining the Advisory Board, but still have talent and energy to lend to The Clothes Exchange, you can get involved by offering your consulting services or joining one of our Planning Committees.

• Fundraising and Sponsorship
• Clothes Donation and Sorting
• Clean-Up & Clothes Distribution
• Finance & Check Out
• Facility, Food and Beverage
• Merchandising Display
• Volunteer Coordination
• Communications and Marketing / PR
• Graphic Design
• Entertainment

Sell Raffle Tickets
We are looking for a team of people who love to sell to sell raffle tickets prior to and during our Exchange event. Our prizes are so great, these tickets sell themselves!

Volunteer
To volunteer please email us. Include your name and the best way and time to reach you. Also, if theres a specific volunteer job that interests you, please let us know.