What to wear to a volunteer interview?

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I just finished my first semester and have an interview for a volunteer position tomorrow. It's for ED of a local hospital, stocking and getting wheelchairs and stretchers, etc. Before nursing school, I worked for myself so I haven't been on an interview in like 10 years. I have no idea what to wear for something unpaid. Same as a regular interview? Dressy? Business-y? Pretty skirt and a nice top? HALP!

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I would say an interview is an interview whether the job is paid or not. That being said, I have not been on a interview in a number of years so I'm not sure if that has changed since.

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I'm currently a volunteer in the ED as well, and my duties are those that you described. I wore business casual, nothing too serious, but enough to make me look professional.

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Nylons; no sandals, no open-toed shoes; no nails; hair neat and up, no drifty bangs or ear-flaps; very minimal makeup; neat slacks or skirt and professional-looking blouse with sleeves (and a blazer or very good sweater-jacket would be good); no rings or only wedding band; stud earrings, one pair max; no perfume or scented lotions/hairspray.

If you haven't been for an interview in ten years you're old enough that some of this will be obvious, but I'm betting a lot of people reading it will be surprised. :)

Good luck!

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Thanks! I live in Arizona though... It's very warm here. There's no way I'm wearing la jacket or nylons *shudder*...

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Business casual is the norm....the post by GrnTea is a great example of what you should wear :up:

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Specializes in Acute Care Cardiac, Education, Prof Practice.

Well fitted dress slacks, closed toe shoes (I actually love to wear my Danskos), conservative top and simple hair and makeup (though I don't generally wear makeup at all). Arizona is hot, but if it is anything like Atlanta you are running from air conditioned place to air conditioned place. You could wear a blazer, perhaps in a lighter fabric when you get inside and remove it when you leave.

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