Become part of the Fair Trade movement!

1. Invite someone from our Speakers Bureau to address your group.

Volunteers from our Speakers Bureau are available to speak about the ways in which fair trade is improving the lives of artisans and farmers throughout the developing world.

• We are happy to visit faith-based organizations, not-for-profit groups, community-based organizations, civic associations, organizations with international interests, school groups, social groups, retirement communities, and any other group interested in learning about fair trade.

• The program typically includes brief remarks and videos, followed by questions and answers. We will work with you to make sure the event best meets the needs of your organization.

• For general information about the program contact the store at 703-684-1435 or email us at contact@villagesofalexandria.com

• If you would like to have a speaker address your organization, please complete this questionnaire and return it by email at contact@villagesofalexandria.com or contact the store at 703-684-1435.

2. Host a sale of Ten Thousand Villages merchandise.

Every year, our staff sell Ten Thousand Villages merchandise at locations away from the store, including professional conferences and workplaces, community events, festivals, and church events.We tailor each sale to the specific audience, bringing products we think will appeal to your group's members.

For more information on scheduling an off-site sale in the Washington, DC area, please call the store: 730-684-1435 or email us contact@villagesofalexandria.com. A limited number of sales are scheduled, so we may not be able to accommodate every request.

3. Tours and Shopping Nights

Volunteers can provide tours of the store for small groups by appointment. Visits include an introduction to fair trade (if needed), producers' stories, and an overview of the products available at Ten Thousand Villages of Alexandria.

Each fall, the store partners with select non-profit organizations for special Shopping Nights. The evening includes later store hours, as well as a chance to promote the organization's work to general store traffic. Co-sponsors are expected to promote the event among their constituents and receive 20% of the total sales during the assigned time. A limited number of nights are scheduled each fall, so we may not be able to accommodate every request.

If your organization would like to apply for a special shopping night, please complete this application form and return it by email at contact@villagesofalexandria.com).