Volunteer

Benefits of Volunteering with TRAMA

Working with the Trama weavers is a rewarding experience.

Working with the Trama weavers is a rewarding experience.

  • Learn about international development, fair trade, and cooperatives
  • Gain experience and marketable skills
  • Learn about traditional Mayan weavings
  • Practice your Spanish and discover Guatemalan culture

Volunteer Qualifications

  • Self motivated and flexible
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to adapt to diverse cultural settings

Volunteer Application Process

There are no fees for volunteering. All positions are non-paid.

To apply, please fill out and send an application form to admin@tramatextiles.org.

If you are in Quetzaltenango, stop by to meet with us.

Volunteer Positions

Co-ordinator (2 Positions)
Qualifications: Administrative or management experience is an advantage
Responsibilities: Communicate with online buyers, wholesale purchasers
Manage online sales and shipping
Recruit, oversee and coordinate other volunteers
Ad hoc project assistance
Spanish: Intermediate
Commitment: Minimum 3 months
Monday to Friday (9am-5pm)
For current openings please consult our Trama listing at idealist.org
Store Attendant
Responsibilities: Attend customers
Arrange products and store displays
Local publicity (posters, fliers)
Assist with inventory management
Assist weaving students
Spanish: Beginner
Commitment: Minimum 2 weeks (10 hr / week)
Communication & Marketing
Responsibilities: Manage and update online content (Website, Facebook)
Graphic design projects
Photography of products, textiles
Local publicity (posters, fliers, email)
Translation
Spanish: Beginner
Commitment: Depending on project
Product Designer
Responsibilities: Create new textile and product designs
Spanish: Beginner
Commitment: Minimum 2 weeks
Grant Writer
Responsibilities: Find potential sources of funding; private donors, grants, etc.
Draft materials and communicate with donors
Spanish: Intermediate
Commitment: Minimum 2 weeks
Help Trama to improve the lives of local women.

Help Trama to improve the lives of local women.

FAQ's

Get answers to frequently asked questions here.

Thank You for your interest and support.