Volunteers Week
We currently involve 70 volunteers across the organisation, all based here in the UK.
17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ could not make the impact we do without the support of these dedicated individuals.
From inspiring others to invest by delivering talks and running stalls, to translating our website so we can communicate better with our customers, our volunteers really do make a big difference.
Each year, during volunteers week - which takes place at the start of June - we hold a special event dedicated to recognising and promoting the contributions of our volunteer community. Stay tuned to this page for updates about our upcoming Volunteers' Week plans.
Liseth Galvis
Why did you begin volunteering with 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ?Â
Because I had interest in Fairtrade products and Fairtrade organisations.  Also, because I admire the impact of 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ in the developing world.
What does 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ mean to you?   Â
Means support to the poorest in developing countries and opportunities of developing new skills for people that lack resources.
What do you most enjoy about volunteering? Â Â
I enjoy to increase my knowledge about Fairtrade and be able to tell people that ethical investment is possible.
Which 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ customer story do you most like sharing?
Coffee farmers in Peru. I think the impact in the community is great.
What is your favourite fair trade product?Â
My favourite product is coffee because I love it and it is typical from my country.
Peter Freeman
Why did you begin volunteering with 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ?Â
To continue being involved with 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ
What does 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ mean to you? Â
A strong social impact for UK investors
What do you most enjoy about volunteering?
Seeing and hearing people develop an interest in SI
Which 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ customer story do you most like sharing?
The story of Brazil nuts – Candela
What is your favourite fair trade product? Â Â Â
Janet Wells
Why did you begin volunteering with 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ? Â
Because the objectives of 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ are so necessary and important for the world
What does 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ mean to you?     Â
An opportunity to take positive and effective action against the inequalities of the world.
What do you most enjoy about volunteering? Â Â
The hope that what one does is making a difference
What is your favourite fair trade product?
Fudge!
Ben Quashie
Why did you begin volunteering with 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ?
They uphold fair trade principles
What does 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ mean to you?
Helping farmers and artisans trade their way out of poverty
What do you most enjoy about volunteering?
Helping at stalls and talking about what 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ stands for
Which 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ customer story do you most like sharing?
What is your favourite fair trade product?
Ruth and Mike Holmes
Why did you begin volunteering with 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ? Â
Chance to use various skills for an organisation that wasn’t a registered charity.
What does 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ mean to you?  Â
An organisation that is investing in the long-term growth of small-scale businesses in developing countries. An opportunity for us to invest money that is making a difference.
What do you most enjoy about volunteering? Â
Chance to volunteer together, in a way that fits in with other commitments, and brings a practical benefit. (We both found it very motivating that 12% of investors have come from volunteer contacts).
Which 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ customer story do you most like sharing?
We like the story about the producers who needed equipment to enable them to grow more bananas and get them to market - CEPIBO
What is your favourite fair trade product? Â Â Â
Café Direct coffee (both caffeine and decaffeinated)
Corinne Morniroli
Why did you begin volunteering with 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ?
I have a background in languages learning and teaching. I just want to make a difference by using my abilities and some of my time to help others.
What does 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ mean to you?
For me, 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ means a fair and helping hand for farmers and communities to improve their life.
What do you most enjoy about volunteering?
Reading about what is happening in countries I’m interesting in and the results of 17cÆð²ÝÊÓƵ’s actions in these countries. You also learn a lot about topics you knew nothing about like growing cocoa!
What is your favourite fair trade product?
Chocolate! And coffee as my partner is from Colombia!