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San Pedro, CA 90731
If you love unique hand-made items, igniting social change while helping the environment then you will love volunteering for Ten Thousand Villages. Ten Thousand Villages, a Fair Trade non-profit retailer, is seeking motivated volunteers to engage with customers and share the Ten Thousand Villages mission; help them find what they are looking for and make their purchases. Ten Thousand Villages is more than a store. We're a global maker‑to‑market movement that breaks the cycle of generational poverty and ignites social change. We're a way to shop with intention for ethically-sourced wares. As a pioneer of fair trade, we do business differently, putting people and planet first. That means you can trust that every handmade purchase and donation made directly impacts the life and community of its maker in a developing country. Why volunteer with Ten Thousand Villages? Here are some of the benefits: Knowledge that you are helping artisans around the world 20% volunteer discount Flexible scheduling (3 hour shifts that you choose) Quality training and education opportunities Laid-back atmosphere and friendly team Please RSVP at craftedpola@tenthousandvillages.com Give your time by volunteering and advocate for artisans around the world.
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Ten Thousand Villages Redondo Beach is seeking a committed college student for a Management Internship with a social justice-oriented, non-profit organization that will help you build valuable business and leadership skills. Ten Thousand Villages State Redondo Beach runs a retail storefront that helps artisans around the world in 30 developing countries break out of the cycle of generational poverty through strict adherence to Fairtrade principles. An ideal candidate will have an interest in issues facing developing countries and a desire to hone existing skills while working with an existing ethical- at-every-step 501(c)3. The candidate will work closely with, and be supervised by, industry professionals with extensive experience in running and managing a retail location. From day one as an intern with Ten Thousand Villages Redondo Beach, you will learn what it takes to run a successful business and acquire highly marketable skills in management. We have a team-based environment; all our staff, except for management, are volunteers who will be by your side helping you learn, grow, and have fun. When you join our Management Internship Program, you will soon discover that every day is different because it is filled with new, exciting, rewarding and often unexpected opportunities. For your internship, we will put you in the middle of everything, and you will work side by side with the store manager. We will give you the chance to develop the skills you need to manage a small business, take care of customers, develop marketing strategies, and build relationships with customers and coworkers. You will also have the chance to implement the skills you have learned by running an offsite kiosk. Ability to work independently and deadline orientation is necessary for the successful completion of this internship.
Date Posted: May 15, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Ten Thousand Villages South Bay is a nonprofit 501(c)3 that operates a Fair Trade retail gift store which sells products ethically made by skilled artisans from around the world. By providing a market for these artisan products, we are helping families and communities in developing countries grow and thrive. We need a volunteer TREASURER and board member with Accounting/Finance professional experience to support our mission. Ten Thousand Villages South Bay seeks an individual who will lead all financial aspects of the non-profit business as Board Treasurer and chair of the board Finance committee. The position requires expertise in developing and monitoring an annual budget, reviewing and interpreting financial information, providing monthly reports, guiding the board and staff in all financial matters. Experience needed in Quickbooks Desktop being the accounting and recordkeeping system in use. Additional specific responsibilities include: Handle and submit payroll (2-3 employees) on a bi-weekly basis. Review, enter and pay invoices. Reconcile credit card and bank accounts. Develop annual budget with store Executive Director and monitor monthly. Coordinate the work of other volunteers in Accounting. Pay payroll and sales taxes on a monthly basis. Provide reports for the different committees: P&L, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows. Lead Finance committee meeting each month. Attend Executive committee meeting each month. Attend monthly Board Meeting. Work with volunteer CPA and Bookkeeper to file annual tax return (form 990). Issue Form W2, W3, and 1099. Estimated monthly time requirement is 16-20 hours including meetings. Knowledge of QuickBooks is a must. A CPA certification is highly desirable, but all candidates with the proper experience will be considered. This is an ideal position for a retired individual or stay at home parent with the right experience. Your time and experience will be highly appreciated, and you will be welcomed into a community of very committed and friendly volunteers that want to make a difference in the world through Fair Trade.
Date Posted: May 15, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Ten Thousand Villages, a Fair Trade non-profit retailer, is seeking motivated volunteers to engage with customers and share the Ten Thousand Villages mission; help them find what they are looking for and make their purchases. Ten Thousand Villages is more than a store. We're a global maker‑to‑market movement that breaks the cycle of generational poverty and ignites social change. We're a way to shop with intention for ethically-sourced wares. As a pioneer of fair trade, we do business differently, putting people and planet first. That means you can trust that every handmade purchase and donation made directly impacts the life and community of its maker in a developing country. Why volunteer with Ten Thousand Villages? Here are some of the benefits: Knowledge that you are helping artisans around the world 20% volunteer discount Flexible scheduling (3 hour shifts that you choose) Quality training and education opportunities Laid-back atmosphere and friendly team Please RSVP at volunteers.redondobeach@tenthousandvillages.com Give your time by volunteering and advocate for artisans around the world.
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2023
