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Volunteer at Ten Thousand Villages Baltimore!
ORGANIZATION: Ten Thousand Villages Baltimore
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18 people are interested
Ten Thousand Villages is a non-profit fair trade store located in Fells Point. We work with over 130 artisan groups in more than 38 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East, providing employment to artisan groups that would otherwise have no access to markets or income. The artisans who create these handicrafts are paid a fair, living wage. Over 70% of our artisans are women, there is no child labor, and all products are sustainably produced under safe working conditions.
As a nonprofit store, volunteers are crucial to our success! Apply now to join our fun-filled volunteer positions - greeting and interacting with customers, unpacking and checking orders, assisting with displays and operating the cash register. We welcome volunteers any time of the year. No previous experience or skills are required - just a friendly attitude and the desire to help. We ask that our volunteers work at least 8 hours per month and we have a very flexible schedule to make it easy to fit your volunteer hours into your own schedule.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please email the store at baltimore@tenthousandvillages.com.
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About Ten Thousand Villages Baltimore
Location:
1621 Thames st, Baltimore, MD 21231, US
Mission Statement
Ten Thousand Villages provides vital, fair income to Third World people by marketing their handicrafts and telling their stories in North America. Ten Thousand Villages works with artisans who would otherwise be unemployed or underemployed. This income helps pay for food, education, health care and housing.
Description
Fair trade provides under- and unemployed artisans with an opportunity to earn vital income and improve their quality of life by establishing a sustainable market for their handcrafted products. Ten Thousand Villages is a founding member of the WFTO - the World Fair Trade Organization, a global network of more than 350 fair trade organizations in 70 countries.
Cash Advances and Prompt Final Payments
Artisans receive up to 50 percent in cash advances when an order is placed, and payment in full when an order is shipped.
A Fair Price
Artisans and Ten Thousand Villages agree on a fair price that covers the cost of labor and materials and enables artisans to earn fair compensation for their work.
Long-Term Relationships
Artisans can plan for the future with consistent orders from year to year.
Design Collaboration
Our designers and buyers work with artisans to build on their traditional skills with trend and color information and new product suggestions.
Environmental Responsibility
We encourage our staff and artisan partners to employ sustainable practices and to use recycled and natural materials when possible.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1621 Thames St.Baltimore, MD 21231
DATE POSTED
September 30, 2022
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Retail / Sales
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- 8 hours per month