Abby’s closet Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Abby’s Closet! Find a list of volunteer opportunities below. We also encourage you to subscribe to our monthly email newsletter, and follow Abby’s Closet on social media (@AbbysClosetPDX) to receive the latest information on exciting events and opportunities.
Prom Dress Giveaway Volunteer +
A successful prom dress giveaway requires hundreds of amazing volunteers. Stay tuned for 2026 sign-ups!
Donation Collection Crew +
Members of this team will be contacted when donation pickups from our donation drop-off sites are needed in the Portland metro area. If available, the volunteer will use their own car to drive to the business to pick up the donations and deliver them to the Abby’s Closet Clubhouse (located near Bridgeport Village).
QUESTIONS? Email info@abbyscloset.org
Dress Cleaning Crew +
Members of this team will be contacted when there are dresses that need cleaning. A volunteer will use their own washing machine and dryer, spot-cleaner, and detergent to clean lightly soiled dresses. The dresses would be picked up and returned to the Abby’s Closet Clubhouse (located near the Bridgeport Village).
QUESTIONS? Email cindy@abbyscloset.org
Dress Repair Crew +
Members of this team will be contacted when there are dresses that need repairs or mending. Repairs may be done using a sewing machine or by hand. Types of mending may include: re-attaching hooks, eyes, or sequins, repairing or replacing zippers, repairing a torn seam, etc. You can let us know what types of repairs you prefer to do. Volunteers will use their own sewing machine and thread, although we may be able to provide some sewing supplies. The dresses would be picked up and returned to the Abby’s Closet Clubhouse (located near the Bridgeport Village).
QUESTIONS? Email cindy@abbyscloset.org
Sponsorship Committee +
This committee is tasked with developing a sponsorship program to fund the Abby's Closet Prom Dress Giveaway. They will also develop and execute a plan for recruiting businesses, in-kind donations, or individuals to be sponsors.
QUESTIONS? Email info@abbyscloset.org
Other Ways to Get Involved +
There are lots of ways you can help Abby’s Closet. Here are just a few ideas:
- Organize a dress donation drive at your high school or college, sorority, church, business, neighborhood, social or service club, etc.
- Forward the latest newsletter to family, friends, and coworkers.
- Encourage bridal attendants to donate their dresses and accessories after a wedding.
- Host a party and ask your guests to bring dresses and accessories to donate.
- At your next formal function, put a note on each table reminding attendees to donate their dresses and accessories afterwards.
- Add information about Abby’s Closet to your next community, church, or business newsletter.
- Invite a speaker from Abby’s Closet to come to your next meeting or event to talk about the organization.
- Purchase formal dresses, wraps and purses at garage sales, resale and consignment shops, discount stores, etc.