Anyone, 18 years old or older, who cares about the homeless population in South Lake Tahoe can volunteer at the Warm Room. Each volunteer is committed to making the Warm Room a place for our fellow community members to find sanctuary from the elements. We welcome volunteers to also be involved with our fundraising efforts,…
Serve alongside us in our local Cincinnati communities as we serve vulnerable children living in poverty or suffering from homelessness. We lead volunteer groups to go into communities or shelters on a regular basis to serve a meal, fill a practical need, play games and activities with the children, all while building sustained relationships.
Travel abroad with us on a service trip to India or Kenya. Spend time with our partners who are on the front lines serving the most vulnerable children in the world. Learn how transformational change is happening in children’s lives and their communities thanks to individuals like you and partnering organizations, businesses and churches.
Volunteers 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…
Help by greeting and interacting with customers, unpacking and checking orders, assisting with displays and operating the cash register.
Unpack a hand drum from India. Learn about Fair Trade. Show a child where Kenya is on the map. Transport recyclables to the recycling center. Restock the store of handicrafts. This is a just a sampling of the different types of activities undertaken by Ten Thousand Villages volunteers.
Volunteers help pack for upcoming offsites, prepare the event space, transport necessary items, work the actual sale, return product and help in many other aspects. Offsites are fun, flexible and a great way to work directly within the community, sharing the mission of Fair Trade one step further.
We are always looking for volunteers to run our equipment each week! We have games on Wednesday and Friday nights (Adult League) and Saturday mornings (Youth League), so there is always a place to serve!
Help plan & execute fundraising events.
Assist with special events for families at the hospitals.