- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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15 people are interested
Sort and inventory handicrafts made by indigenous Khmu artisans
ORGANIZATION: JUNGLE VINE FOUNDATION INC
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
15 people are interested
We work with indigenous Khmu artisans in Laos who create handicrafts. We sell their bags and handicrafts in about 400 boutiques in 27 countries, all from a tiny warehouse in the Highland Park area. (Our website is www.NatureBag.org.) Harvesting stems from a wild-growing perennial vine, the artisans hand-spin the fine fiber and then create totes, purses, and bath & body exfoliation items. They get to work from home, preserving their traditional tribal culture, and avoiding work in dangerous chemical-heavy banana plantations. We are a tiny organization that has worked with more than a thousand artisans over the past 18 years. We are a 509(a)(2) public charity established in 2005.
I could use some help in the warehouse counting inventory. Although I've listed specific days and times, this is a flexible opportunity and I could use help almost any time, any weekday. Thank you for considering helping us. The work is simple and enjoyable and I believe you'll find it quite rewarding.
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About JUNGLE VINE FOUNDATION INC
Location:
3319 3RD STREET 2, DES MOINES, IA 50313, US
Mission Statement
The JungleVine Foundation’s multi-faceted mission is to reduce poverty in northern Laos, preserve an ancient craft, and help mitigate global warming by promoting JungleVine natural fiber.
Description
Indigenous Khmu artisans in Laos gather JungleVine(r) from the forests around their villages, strip the pulp from fibers within, and spin the fiber by hand before creating bags. The bags, called Nature Bag, are a design that has been passed down for millennia. The Khmu share their bags with the world through the JungleVine Foundation.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3319 3rd Street #2Des MoinesDes Moines, IA 50313
DATE POSTED
August 7, 2023
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- I'd like to find a volunteer or two to commit to 2 or more hours on a weekday.