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150 people are interested
Store Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Ten Thousand Villages of Huron Valley
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150 people are interested
Ten Thousand Villages of Huron Valley is a non-profit fair trade retail store that sells handcrafted gifts, accessories, home decor, and clothing made by artisans in marginalized countries.
Volunteers greet and assist customers and transact cash register sales. Some volunteers unpack and check-in merchandise. Other occasional volunteer opportunities include computer troubleshooting assistance, and minor repairs or maintenance.
Scheduling is flexible with shifts ranging from 2-4 hours in length, seven days a week. It's a lot of fun!
By learning about the handicrafts and telling artisan's stories, volunteers help to build cultural understanding and form an important link between customers and the artisans.
More opportunities with Ten Thousand Villages of Huron Valley
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Ten Thousand Villages of Huron Valley
Location:
303 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to promote dignity, hope and a living wage for artisans around the world by selling their handicrafts, by telling their stories, and by educating locally about fair trade.
Description
Ten Thousand Villages is a nonprofit retail program that sells handcrafted items made by economically impoverished people in developing regions of the world. The goal is to create economic opportunities for crafts people around the world that help people help themselves. Last year, fair trade with Ten Thousand Villages benefited some 60,000 artisans in more than 30 countries.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
303 S. Main St.Ann Arbor, MI 48104
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- We request a minimum of 8 hours per month