Agency Details:

Ten Thousand Villages provides vital, fair income to developing countries artist by marketing their handicrafts and telling their stories.

Description:
Ten Thousand Villages works with artisans who would otherwise be unemployed or underemployed. This income helps pay for food, education, healthcare, or housing. Ten Thousand Villages is a nonprofit program.

History:
Since 1946 Ten Thousand Villages has supported the work of literally tens of thousands of artisans in over 30 developing countries. We purchase fine pieces from craftspeople with whom we have longstanding, nurturing relationships…helping to bring dignity to their lives.
Ten Thousand Villages is a founding member of the International Fair Trade Association. Ten Thousand Villages has been in Sioux Falls since 1991. We strive to operate as a business with a compassionate mission so that we can provide vital, fair income to artisans. Our dream is to one day see that all artisans in developing countries will earn a fair wage, be treated with dignity and respect and be able to live a life of quality.

Contact person: Randi Helder, Volunteer Coordinator, (605) 335-6209, (email)

Address:

218 S. Phillips Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (See a map)

Directions:

The store is located on Phillips Ave. between 10th and 11th street on the east side of the street.   Nearest Bus Stop: Sioux Falls Bus Depot, 2 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Does this agency accept court-ordered community service?
	No
Does this agency accept youth volunteers?
	Yes
What is the minimum age to volunteer?
	16
What is the standard minimum age requirement for youth volunteers?
	16
Does this agency accept corporate group volunteers?
	No
Do you have volunteer opportunities for families?
	Yes
Does your agency accept youth groups that are supervised by adults?
	Yes