Purpose: The purpose of this event is to assist underserved families that include children in grades K thru High School with $100 (K-8) or $150 (9th-12th), worth of new clothing for the upcoming school year.
Description: Volunteers are needed as Shopping Chaperones and will be matched with a child and help them select new clothing or school uniforms that fit well and/or adhere to the dress code of the school they attend. Shopping Chaperones will be given an info sheet listing sizes, and/or colors for uniform requirements, and agree to follow specific instructions for this event.
Volunteers must be "early-risers" as this event is 6:1am-6:30am for check-in and must finish before the store opens to the public at 10am.
Requirements:
All volunteers must register online and e-sign waivers (or hard copy if they don't have access to computer).
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old to participate. Also, they must volunteer with another 16 year old or older and work as a team of 2 (or 3) to help 1 child at a time. Exceptions to age rule: Those who are younger must be part of NCL, YMSL or another approved group.
Volunteers must be confirmed to participate and will be given a confirmation number that will be used for check-in the day of the event.
Volunteers will bring a CA DL, CA ID or Student ID for check-in.
Instructions will be given once confirmed.
A mandatory orientation will be given 20-25 minutes before the shopping event begins. You must be present to hear final instructions, updates or changes. If not, you agree to be re-assigned to help another way during event.
Address:
Old Navy Westgate Mall
Meet outside in front of store
1600 Saratoga Avenue
San Jose, CA 95129
Schedule:
Check-In: 6:15am-6:30am
Mandatory Orientation: 6:45am
Shopping: 7am-10am
When: | 7/15/2023 6:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Where: |
Westgate Shopping Center (Old Navy) 1600 Saratoga Ave San Jose, CA 95129 |
Good Fit For: | Adults, Teens, Seniors, Families, Groups |
Restrictions: | Must be at least 16 years old and paired w/aother 16 year old or older. Ages 14-16 may volunteer if they are paired up w/volunteer parent. |
Questions? |
Liwayway Gimenez (408) 282-1165 Send an Email |