Interested in Volunteering??

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If you've landed on this page because you're new to volunteering, Bravo!  We're glad you're here! You've taken the first step. It only takes a little curiosity, conversation, and being open to learning new things, to join us.  There are no particular skills needed.  We'll guide you every step of the way!  

Volunteers are so vitally important to our mission.  Your volunteer hours help us apply for and receive grants that will further our mission to provide women in crisis with transitional dignified part time work.  

For First Time Studio Volunteers:

All are welcome. 2 hour street parking is available for free, or easy parking in our front lot at 517 W. Cabarrus St. Come for 1 hour or come for the whole day, typically 10-2.  Have lunch with us!  

  • Accessibility Notice: Our retail shop and studio require navigating two sets of five stairs, and unfortunately, we do not have wheelchair access. Handrails are available alongside the steps. If you have any accessibility concerns, please reach out—we’d love to assist in any way we can.

Please choose the area where you would like to volunteer. Follow the links in the pink boxes below to use the sign up form to find an available time that works with your schedule.  (We would like for you to fill out the one-time volunteer liability and information form at the bottom of this page, before you volunteer the very first time.)

 

For Returning Studio Volunteers:

You are our rock stars!  We could not do what we do without you!

Choose the area where you'd would like to volunteer.  Use the sign up links in the pink boxes below to find your available spot in retail, production, or for an event. 

Other opportunities to help: 

If you are not able to spend time in our studio, but would like to help in another way, there are opportunities below in the pink boxes to sign up to provide Monday or Wednesday lunches, purchase a few needed lunch/pantry supplies, or check out our Amazon Wish List!  Amazon Wish List here!

Designed For Joy continually accepts donations for general office, studio, and kitchen supplies (i.e. paper towels, canned drinks, water, non-perishables). 

Here are a couple of training videos you can watch prior to your first time volunteering. Check out our training videos here.

Check out our 2025 upcoming events!

  

We're excited for you to join us! Please complete the volunteer form below after reading the Volunteer Liability Waiver and Volunteer Guidelines.