Collection Point Volunteer

Job Title: Pennsylvania A Collection Point

Classification: Volunteer (2-5 hrs/week at the PA Collection Point)

Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania- In Person

Reporting To: USA Special Project Coordinator

Days for Girls International

Days for Girls International is an award-winning non-profit that has reached more than 3 million women,girls, and menstruators in 145 countries on 6 continents with quality, sustainable menstrual care solutions, and health education. We operate a hybrid model of entrepreneurship and volunteerism, increasing access to menstrual care and education by developing global partnerships, cultivating social enterprises, mobilizing volunteers, and developing innovative solutions that shatter stigmas and limitations for women and girls around the globe. We are a multi-stakeholder ecosystem that is flexible, yet focused on gender equity and empowerment.

Role Description

The USA Collection Points play a key role in supporting girls, women, and menstruators around the world by receiving Kit components, performing quality checks, assembling DfG Kits and ensuring that DfG Kits being distributed meet DfG’s Gold Standard quality expectations. Collection Point volunteers are significant volunteers who work to contribute to smooth operations of the USA Collection Points. They are committed to creating a high quality washable pad that will meet individuals menstrual needs for many years. The time commitment is 2-5 hours per week.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Being at the Pennsylvania Collection Point for 2-5 hours a week

• Performing Quality Checks

• Data Entry

• Fixing Sewn Components

• Preparing Non-sewn Components for Packing

• Communication with Collection Point Team

• Organizing Fundraising Opportunities

• Packing and Palletizing Kits to Prepare for Big Shipments

• Exact duties will be determined after working with the USA Special Projects Coordinator.

Experience and Personal Characteristics

• Dependable

• Works well with others

• Able to follow instructions and update process when given feedback

• Detail-oriented and conscientious in carrying out responsibilities accurately to completion

• Possess a strong work ethic and operate with a high level of trustworthiness and integrity

• Strong sense of gratitude

• A demonstrated passion for the Days for Girls International mission and desire to make a difference on a global scale.

• Strong ability to be self-motivated, take initiative and be flexible and adaptable

• Creative and resourceful

• Operate with a high level of trustworthiness and integrity