We partner with the Christian Service Center (CSC) to provide clothing to all new refugee and asylee arrivals. Every Thursday from 9am - 12pm 探花精选 clients and volunteers meet at the CSC to shop for clothers. Often multiple volunteers will assist larger families or a volunteer will pull clothes for a family not in attendance. Prior to their first time with a client, the Volunteer Coordinator or an expierienced volunteer will provide training to the new volunteer.

Location: Christian Service Center; 3185 N 10th Street, Abilene, TX 79603

Time Commitment: At least 2 Thursdays a month and occasionally an on-call basis.

Duties:

  • Provide transportation for client to/from CSC on occasion.
  • Assist client(s) in choosing clothes.
  • Help clients understand sizing, quality, and seasonal appropriateness.  
  • CSC is open M-F from 9-12 and 1-4; the first Saturday of the month from 9-12.

 

Ready to start?

  1.  (click on RSVP to reserve your spot) to attend an information session.
  2. Complete a  (click on volunteer application to fill out form). 
  3. A background check and 2 reference checks will be done.
  4. To protect our clients, we require background checks for all our volunteers, and we ask volunteers to make a $45 donation to cover associated costs. Currently, 92% of our funding goes directly to our clients, and your help to cover this cost allows us to continue providing the best service possible. These donations can be made at the 探花精选 in Abilene office during normal business hours. For inquiries regarding the donation specifically, please reach out by emailing us at [email protected] or by calling (325) 675-5643.
  5. Complete onboarding training and paperwork.

 

Additional Information

Please email us at [email protected] with questions.