| 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
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A wonderful volunteer opportunity awaits you with Ten Thousand Villages!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 [email protected] Give your time by volunteering and advocate for artisans around the world. |
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| About us | Ten Thousand Villages at CRAFTED at the Port of LA is part of the popular store of the same name in Redondo Beach, CA. We are a fair-trade retailer of home decor, personal accessories and gifts crafted by artisans from around the globe. As one of the world’s oldest and largest fair-trade organizations, Ten Thousand Villages has spent more than 70 years cultivating our trading relationships. Artisans receive a fair price for their work, and consumers enjoy access to thousands of distinctive, hand-crafted items. We establish long-term buying relationships in places where skilled artisans are under- or unemployed and create meaningful opportunities for income. We were founded in June 2014 by a group of friends wanting to make a difference. We are run by volunteers who believe in our mission and spread knowledge to our customers. We want our customers to learn and feel good about the translation of vital fair income for hundreds of otherwise disadvantaged artisans from developing countries throughout the world. |
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