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ORGANIZATION: Ten Thousand Villages Houston

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 17 people are interested
Support Gender Equality!
Mitra Bali, a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization, functions loosely as a cooperative representing artisans who make wood, silver, bamboo, coconut, ceramic and other handicrafts. Located on the island of Bali, the organization was formed in 1993 to support poor artisans facing ruin because well-established businesses controlled prices and monopolized the burgeoning Bali tourism market. The cooperative only works with producers who support gender equity, provide healthy working conditions, use environmentally sustainable materials, and do not exploit child labor or women. Mitra Bali helps artisans during periods of low orders with no-interest loans and the loaning of cows. Mitra Bali also supports a reforestation program, an environmental initiative, as well as an effort to prevent artisans from selling their land. Ten Thousand Villages has purchased from Mitra Bali since 1989.

Sales Volunteer

Goal: Serve as an ambassador for small producers around the world that create our handmade goods.

Duties:

  • Share the Fair Trade mission and convey its importance to our guests.
  • Operate the register to finalize sales and clock in and out to track your hours.
  • Learn the history and mission of Ten Thousand Villages.
  • Learn the product and producer information, store policies and procedures.
  • Advocate for craftspeople by sharing their stories with customers.
  • Greet and assist customers in an interactive and welcoming manner.
  • Unpack price and stock merchandise as needed.
  • Light cleaning and organizing to maintain appealing sales floor appearance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Interest in and commitment to the Ten Thousand Villages mission and Fair Trade.
  • Willingness to learn policies, procedures and product information
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people and promote the store for the benefit of our artisans.
  • Dependable.
  • Regualr access to an email account.

Time Required:

Minimum - 8 hours per month (1 full day or 2 half days).

Benefits:

  • Meet many different people with similar interests and different experiences.
  • Fun, relaxed and warm work environment.
  • Learn more about artisans and crafts.
  • Volunteer functions to thank you for your hard work and effort.

Supervisor: Lead Sales Associates, Volunteer Coordinator, Store Manager

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About Ten Thousand Villages Houston

Location:

2424 A Rice Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005, US

Mission Statement

At Ten Thousand Villages, we are a non-profit, fair trade organization looking for volunteers that recognize the importance of Fair Trade. We are dedicated to helping artisans in developing countries receive fair wages. Our location is full of beautiful, handcrafted goods from around the world that are all sourced through Fair Trade. We are partnered with artisans and small producers in 38 different countries from Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Help us to do our part supporting and empowering others to provide healthcare and education for themselves and their families. Without our volunteers, we would not be in business!

Description

Ten Thousand Villages provides vital, fair income to people from developing countries by marketing their handicrafts and telling their stories in North America. Our mission is based on Fair Trade, a way of selling that respects both people and our planet. Fair Trade is:

* Empowerment
o The Creation of Jobs for women, people that lack education, and those with both physical and mental disabilities.
o Training for producers on setting up their business, understanding the marketplace, investing, and financial independence.

* Economic Development
o USA Standards require pre-determined premiums for community development.
o Fair Price minimums are set to increase wage levels for workers.
o Orders are paid for promptly. The average for other importers is 60-90 days for payment making it difficult for small producers to survive.
o Partnerships are built with the producers creating the stability needed for long-term planning.

* Social Responsibility
o Health and safety standards are establish to prevent work-related injuries.
o Child Labor is prohibited.
o Workers are paid fair wages and guaranteed access to healthcare.

* Environmental Stewardship
o Products are shipped using recycled materials.
o Trees are planted to replace wood that is used.
o Packing materials are grown organically and are biodegradable.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Employment
Environment
Advocacy & Human Rights, Employment, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

2424 Rice BoulevardHouston, TX 77005

(29.717707,-95.41605)
 

DATE POSTED

June 3, 2016

SKILLS

  • Customer Service
  • People Skills
  • Retail / Sales
  • Community Outreach
  • Recruiting
  • Transactions

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 15
  • Orientation or Training
  • 8 Hours Monthly
  • We are always looking for long-term commitments when you are able!

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