Community Engagement
Board of Directors
Join the Just Creations Board of Directors
Just Creations is a values-driven marketplace that advocates for marginalized communities of artisans and farmers through promotion of Fair Trade and social justice.
Since 1990, we have provided unique, handmade products to the Louisville community and educated our neighbors about Fair Trade practices.
We recently completed a strategic plan to guide us into our third decade. This plan offers several opportunities to engage in the future of the organization. Standing committees include Promotion & Communication, Community Engagement, and Finance & Development, with opportunities to participate in Fund Development, Brand Refresh, and Digital Marketing ad hoc groups
Learn more about standing committees here and send inquiry to info@justcreations.org. Virtual info sessions will be held on September 30 and October 15 to share more details.
Any and all are welcome to apply. We are actively recruiting for those with financial and fundraising backgrounds.
Outreach & Education
Fair Trade Ambassador Program
For several months during the school year, Ambassadors are immersed in the triumphs and challenges of Fair Trade. They meet monthly to learn; volunteer in the store; and share what they are learning at their respective schools. Throughout its history, this program has touched the minds and hearts of over 70 participants. We hope that what our Ambassadors learn and experience at Just Creations will spark a passion for social and economic justice and a life-long commitment to Fair Trade! Click here to learn more.
2020-2021 Fair Trade Ambassador Application
Fair Trade Ambassador Sponsorships Available
Would you like to sponsor an Ambassador? With a $100 donation, you can sponsor an Ambassador for a year and help spark a passion for social and economic justice and a life-long commitment to Fair Trade. Your Ambassador will keep in touch with you throughout their participation in the program and you’ll get to share in their journey. Donations accepted by check mailed to the store or through the button below.
Our Fair Trade Ambassador Program, started in 2007, provides experiential education in Fair Trade to selected high school students. Our hope is that they will develop an enduring commitment to Fair Trade and its principles, and in turn educate their peers.
A group of juniors is selected each fall from area high schools. The students volunteer in the store, attend coursework sessions on Fair Trade topics, give a presentation at their school, and at the end of the program, go on a trip to visit other Fair Trade organizations in the region.
According to one of our Ambassadors after she completed the program, “The experience has been the most valuable of my high school years for it has shaped the person I wish to become.”
This program received the 2010 Best Public Education Program award from the Fair Trade Federation!
Llama League
In 2017, Just Creations introduced the Llama League, the Club for Kids grades K-5. With Louie the Llama as its mascot, the Llama League offers opportunities for children and their families to engage in activities at Just Creations, learn about Fair Trade, and connect with cultures around the world. Highlights of the first year included a Birthday Club; tie-dying, blockprinting, and quilting at our Textiles of the World event; and the Llamarama, a special holiday shopping event just for kids.
2019 Events:
Llamarama – Sunday, November 24, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Don’t miss this special shopping event just for kids!
Here’s how it works:
Special shopping elf assistants will be on hand to help guide your child through the excitement of selecting their own holiday surprises for loved ones.
You provide the shopping list and budget; the shopping elf assistants and child do the rest!
Santa will be stopping by during the day, and gift wrapping will be available.
The Llamarama is for children 13 years old and younger.
To learn more or to sign up for the Llama League, email us at info@justcreations.org, call (502) 897-7319, or ask at the counter during your next visit. Ready to join? Click here to sign up.
Volunteer Opportunities
Just Creations relies on volunteers to assist with the daily operations of the store including unpacking, pricing and stocking merchandise, as well as providing quality customer service. We ask that volunteers work a minimum of 4-8 hours a month, and attend a New Volunteer Orientation before starting. The minimum age to volunteer is 16.
Volunteering at Just Creations provides an opportunity to make a difference around the world without leaving home!
Learn more about volunteering at Just Creations by contacting 897-7319 or info@justcreations.org.
New Volunteer Orientation sessions are generally held on the last Monday of the month. Contact the store to confirm the date.
Click here for Volunteer Application.
