Hey neighbors!

I just wanted to alert all of you to an awesome long term volunteer opportunity at a great store in Pittsburgh!

Ten Thousand Villages (TTV), a fair trade retailer since 1946, has nearly 400 retail outlets across the country, including on in Squirrel Hill. One of the coolest things about TTV is that it is almost completely staffed by volunteers: most of the people who greet you and check you out when you enter the store are not paid. I've been one of those volunteers for about a year and a half now. Because of this, more of the revenue from the sales can go back to the artisans, increasing orders as well as expanding the retail network.

The holiday season is a busy one at TTV, and when more volunteers are definitely needed! If you're an adult looking to give back in an awesome way or a teenager (16 or older) looking for a fun way to earn service hours (as well as gain some valuable customer service experience), this is a great opportunity for you.

If you're interested in volunteering, the last volunteer orientation of this year is Monday, Oct 7 at 6pm. Also attached to this email is a volunteer application. Contact Karen McCarthy, at volunteer.pittsburgh@tenthousandvillages.com or by calling the store at 412-421-2160, if you're interested in working in a friendly environment to help people the world over!

Thanks - and have a great Thursday all!

Peace,
Alicia

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From: Ten Thousand Villages Pittsburgh <pittsburgh@tenthousandvillages.com>
Date: Tue, Sep 10, 2013 at 6:00 AM
Subject: Volunteer to Improve Lives
To: aliciadonner@gmail.com

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Volunteer Orientation

Monday, September 16

I started volunteering here at Ten Thousand Villages when I relocated to Pittsburgh. I was familiar with the store and the mission and wanted to connect to people who shared this same passion for justice. Now, as the Volunteer Manager, I have had the opportunity to train over 30 new volunteers, all committed to the mission of fair trade.

We need more help. If you have been thinking about volunteering with us, now is the time. We will hold two more orientations in 2013 – one in September and one in October. Don’t miss your chance to join us during the exciting holiday season and invest in the lives of artisans across the globe.

The next orientation will be held on Monday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to RSVP, please contact me, Karen McCarthy, at volunteer.pittsburgh@tenthousandvillages.com or by calling the store at 412-421-2160.
We look forward to seeing you here!

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Alicia M. R. Donner
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