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Volunteer

 
Working alongside the Trama weavers is a uniquely rewarding way to spend your time in Guatemala. We always have volunteering positions available at Trama, and we welcome contact from prospective volunteers. There are no fees for volunteering and all positions are non-paid. We ask for a minimum 4-week time commitment.

We currently have 5 different volunteer positions:

Administrative Assistant Managing organizational documents

  • Assist in marketing activities
  • Coordinate deliveries and inventory
  • Onboard and support new volunteers

Ideal person is team-oriented with a positive and proactive attitude, has great organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Fundraising - Almaya fund Assistant

  • Plan and implement fun activities and workshops
  • Build relationships with donors
  • Create campaigns using storytelling
  • Promote cultural value of artisanal products
  • Possibility to carry out new ideas, use creativity and work with a strong sense of purpose

Communication skills and genuine interest of learning are needed, experience in fundraising is a plus.

Customer service Assistant

  • Assist customers and boost sales in our shop
  • Welcome and guide our visitors
  • Keep the shop organized and clean

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and multitasking abilities are needed. Experience in retail or customer service is a plus. 

Marketing Assistant

  • Create campaigns
  • Analyze metrics and optimize marketing strategies
  • Promote products globally
  • Analyse and improve customer experience
  • Examine fashion trends and consumerism
  • Draft articles for the blog

Attention to detail, writing and communication skills, analytical and strategic thinking are needed and background in marketing, communications, or related fields is preferred.

Graphic design, Publicist and Social media manager

    • Manage social media
    • Create designs
    • Promote textiles and fundraising activities
    • Photography, Videography, Graphic Design
    • Writing/Copywriting

    Ideal person has social media management expertise, creativity and design skills (e.g. Canva) photography and storytelling abilities and strategic thinking. Background in graphic design or marketing is preferred. 

    If you don’t have any experience of these fields, tell us which one you would be interested to learn.

    Your creative projects and ideas are also welcome!



    We provide accommodation at our Trama house with discounted price for our volunteers- please ask for details. However, volunteers are welcome to find their own accommodation. Quetzaltenango is a mid-sized city with plenty of affordable hostels and apartments. We are happy to give recommendations of other places. 

    If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this form. If you have questions, please email coordinator@tramatextiles.org.

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