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Volunteer With Us!
Have some time to spare? Want to be a leader in a worthy cause? Why not volunteer with us and take part in something worthwhile?
Benefits of Volunteering with TRAMA
* Gain experience and marketable skills
* Learn how to weave with traditional Mayan techniques
* Eat lunch and interact with the women weavers
* Have the opportunity to visit some of our weaving cooperatives
* Practice your Spanish and learn more about Guatemalan culture
Volunteer Commitments
* Help us advance the mission of TRAMA Textiles
* Tell us when you can start and how much time you have to offer
* Notify us ahead of time if your time commitment changes (1 weeks)
* Be on time
* Long term postions are available …
Volunteer Preferred Qualifications
* Highly motivated and flexible
* Ability to work independently and in a team
* Time commitment of at least 3 weeks and 10 hours per week. (If you would like to volunteer for less time, you have to also sign up for one of Trama’s weaving courses.)
Possible Volunteer Projects
* Graphic Design
We are always looking for talented people to help create and redesign materials. Possible projects can include giving our marketing materials a make-over, helping update our website, creating a map of Guatemala with information about our groups, and redesigning our booklets.
* Photography
We need more photos taken of our shop, products, and weaving school.
Fundraising
To support our cooperatives, this position would help research potential funding sources, including private donors, grants, and more. This volunteer would also help draft materials to communicate with donors as well as help throw benefit parties.
* Marketing
Help promote TRAMA´s weaving classes and products. Collaborate with local Spanish schools, non-profit organizations, and businesses to advertise for TRAMA. Reach out to international weaving associations and other organizations to recruit weaving students.
* Product Sales
Help distribute our products around the world. This opportunity involves researching potential sales contacts and preparing sales materials. This also includes helping update and maintain our product catalogue.
*Store Management
Make the TRAMA Textiles store an enjoyable and easy place to shop. This opportunity involves arranging products, decorating the store, maintaining inventory, and helping customers with inquiries.
* Translation
Are you proficient in both Spanish and another language? There are various available projects for this opportunity, which includes: translating to foreign students for our weaving classes, translating various marketing materials, and interviewing our groups in their communities.
Volunteer Application Process
Working at TRAMA Textiles provides an opportunity to learn about international development, cooperatives, weaving and fair trade.
If you are in Quetzaltenango, please call or stop by to talk with us.
Or to apply, please send the application form to TRAMA.Textiles@yahoo.com
The positions are non-paid. However, the overall experience of working with this organization is a priceless opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich textile culture of Guatemala, while contributing your time and skills to a worthy cause. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
THANK YOU
FOR YOUR INTEREST & SUPPORT