Ten Thousand Villages Volunteer Application
Are you outgoing and want to talk with new people? Do you love making other's people's day? Are you becoming more socially conscious, and looking to make a difference globally?

Ten Thousand Villages Lincoln is seeking Sales Associate Volunteers during the weekends to help us engage with customers, find the perfect gifts, and share stories about our handcrafted products and fair trade mission. No previous retail experience is required - we'll provide all the training you need.

Volunteering Duties:
On the sales floor, as a volunteer, you need to be comfortable greeting customers, telling them the stories of the artisans behind the products, and operating the cash register. You might also be asked to restock the inventory, straighten or rearrange the displays, or do inventory counts. If you are not comfortable doing this, there are some opportunities behind the scenes such as assisting with the unpacking of merchandise, cleaning, recycling, etc. Volunteers are asked to volunteer for a minimum of three months. Volunteer shifts are typically 2-3 hours at a time and volunteers can sign up for shifts that that work with their schedule using an online system called signup.com.

Who We Are:
Ten Thousand Villages offers a unique assortment of handmade home decor, art, jewelry, personal accessories and other global treasures that represents the diverse cultures of more than 35 developing countries. Authentic and ethical, our products preserve traditional skills and represent stories of hope for the artisans crafting them. As a nonprofit, fair trade retail organization, Ten Thousand Villages invests in dignity, sustainability, education and hope for people around the world. The mission of the store is to 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. The hope is that one day all artisans will earn a fair wage, be treated with dignity and respect and be able to live a life of quality. Ten Thousand Villages has been working with artisans in developing counties by selling their unique handicrafts since 1946.


PLEASE NOTE: TO VOLUNTEER FOR TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD

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Are you completing hours to fulfill a requirement such as community service or graduation service hours?  **Note: We have a limited number of positions available for service hour volunteers each semester. Please email to find out when we are accepting service hour volunteers.** *
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Store Hours: MON-THURS: 10am - 6pm, FRI: 10am - 8pm, SAT: 9am - 8pm, SUN: 12-4pm
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