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23 people are interested
In store Volunteer or Board Member
ORGANIZATION: Ten Thousand Villages Baltimore
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23 people are interested
We welcome you to join our village of volunteers!
As a nonprofit store, volunteers are crucial to our success, helping us to keep our overhead costs lower, which allows us to purchase more from artisans. 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 are also looking for new Board Members.
Our volunteers serve a variety of functions and have a huge impact on every aspect of our organization. Simply put - we couldn't exist without our volunteers! If you are interested in being a part of the fair trade movement, we hope you will consider joining our volunteer team. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer 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 stBaltimore, MD 21231
DATE POSTED
May 25, 2023
SKILLS
- Strategic Planning
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16