- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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24 people are interested
Impact the lives of global artisans by volunteering your skills in our local fair trade store!
ORGANIZATION: Ten Thousand Villages of Cincinnati
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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24 people are interested
As a nonprofit, fair trade retail organization, the success of Ten Thousand Villages largely depends on the commitment and enthusiasm of volunteers! Each volunteer brings special strengths and insights to the operation of the store. This will be a rewarding experience for all who participate!
We appreciate volunteers who are comfortable greeting customers, telling artisan stories, presenting products. You may also restock the inventory, straighten or rearrange displays, or do inventory counts. Even if you are not comfortable with these duties, there are behind the scenes opportunities like assisting with merchandise unpacking, cleaning, inventory counts, etc.
Volunteers are asked to commit a minimum of 4 hours a month. This is the amount of time it takes to stay
familiar with the store and its procedures. Volunteer shifts are 2 - 4 hours long, and volunteers can sign up for shifts that that work with their schedule using an online system.
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About Ten Thousand Villages of Cincinnati
Location:
2011 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208, US
Mission Statement
Ten Thousand Villages creates opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories to our markets through long-term, fair-trading relationships.
Description
We’re a global maker-to-market movement that addresses economic injustice. Because every handcrafted object has a life of meaning behind it. We’re a way for you to shop with intention for ethically-sourced handcrafted wares - and to share in the joy of empowering makers in ten thousand villages.
As a pioneer of fair trade, we do business differently, putting people and planet first. That means you can trust that every purchase and donation you make directly impacts the life and community of its maker in an under-resourced community. Together we break the cycle of generational poverty and ignite social change.
Ten Thousand Villages does business differently than typical retailers. Our artisan investment model puts the maker first and is built on long-term partnerships and fair trade principles. It is designed to provide makers in developing countries opportunity to gain a safety net of financial security and break the cycle of poverty.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2011 Madison RoadCincinnati, OH 45208
DATE POSTED
May 17, 2023
SKILLS
- Sales Process
- Customer Service
- Merchandising
- Retail / Sales
- Basic Computer Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- We ask that volunteers do their best to commit to volunteering 4 hours per month. This is the amount of time it takes to stay familiar with the store and its procedures.
- Must fill out online volunteer application at: bit.ly/ttvcincy