Our mission | We create opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories to our markets through long-term, fair trading relationships. |
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Ten Thousand Villages Cincinnati
Ways to help | Store VolunteerHelp by greeting and interacting with customers, unpacking and checking orders, assisting with displays and operating the cash register.Advance the mission by sharing artisan stories and or assisting staff in the storeVolunteers perform a variety of tasks in the store such as sharing the mission and artisan stories, unpacking new merchandise and helping restock the floor, helping with inventory and other retail tasks. Volunteers choose from 2 -3 hour shifts on days and weeks that are convenient for them.Offsite SaleVolunteers help staff at events with setting up and taking down of booths. Or they may assist during the sale with sharing the mission and artisan stories. They also help with packaging up products after a sale. Staff persons are always present at the sites and volunteers assist where needed. Off sites are fun, flexible and a great way to work directly within the community, sharing the mission of Fair Trade. |
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How you help | As a nonprofit enterprise, we rely on more than 1,000 volunteers to help us accomplish our mission. Volunteers help out with many aspects of our operations, from the warehouse to the sales floor. |
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About us | We are a fair trade retailer of artisan-crafted home decor, personal accessories and gift items from across the globe. Featuring products from more than 130 artisan groups in over 30 countries, we have been bringing fair trade to the Queen City for over 15 years. |
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