Ten Thousand Villages — A Fair Trade Retailer Since 1946
70 years ago Edna Ruth Byler, a pioneering businesswoman, began selling handcrafted products from Puerto Rico out of the trunk of her car to help eradicate poverty. Today a global network of social entrepreneurs works to empower artisans in more than 35 developing countries.
Stag & Doe
Wednesdays in December the shops in Chestnut Hill observe extended hours. Come shop Ten Thousand Villages until 9pm and enjoy the festive atmosphere!
Benefit Shopping Days
Did you know that Ten Thousand Villages partners with local nonprofits for fundraising events? We are pleased to connect with our community for Benefit Shopping Days in our store. Enjoy purchasing GIFTS THAT GIVE IN THREE WAYS: to the artisans we support; the featured nonprofit organization; and to the person receiving the gift.
A percentage of sales during each event is donated directly back to the hosting organization. If you are part of a nonprofit organization and want to partner with us, please contact us at the Chestnut Hill store.
Or if you just love shopping at Ten Thousand Villages while supporting great causes, check out our Events page, to shop and benefit your favorite nonprofits this season!
About Ten Thousand Villages Chestnut Hill in Philadelphia, PA
Ten Thousand Villages of Chestnut Hill in Philadelphia, PA, is a Fair Trade retailer of artisan-crafted home decor, personal accessories and gift items from across the globe.
As one of the world’s oldest and largest fair trade organizations, Ten Thousand Villages has spent 70 years cultivating trading relationships in which artisans receive a fair price for their work and consumers have access to distinctive handcrafted items. We seek to establish long-term buying relationships in places where skilled artisans are under- or unemployed, and in which they lack other opportunities for income. A founding member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), Ten Thousand Villages sees fair trade as an alternative approach to conventional international trade.
Ten Thousand Villages helps to preserve handmade crafting traditions passed down through generations with an emphasis on environmental sustainability. We hope to connect our customers to other cultures through artistic heritage and their stories, as they create lasting beauty in the world.
Employment Opportunities
During busier shopping seasons Ten Thousand Villages in Chestnut Hill looks for dynamic part-time Sales Associates to join our fair trade team. We are driven to assist our artisans in developing countries in selling their handcrafted products. If you enjoy fulfilling work, have a passion for our global mission, and want to share about our handcrafted products with the public, we are looking for you.
Previous retail sales and service experience is preferred. Please contact the Chestnut Hill store at (215) 242-3040 to inquire about possible employment opportunities within our store.
We welcome you to join our village of volunteers!
As a nonprofit retail store, volunteers are essential to our success, helping us to keep our overhead costs lower, which allows us to purchase more handcrafted items from artisans around the world. Apply in store for our rewarding volunteer opportunities. Positions include- greeting and interacting with customers, unpacking merchandise and checking orders, special projects, assisting with displays, and operating the cash register. We welcome new volunteers throughout the year.
Let us know you're interested by filling out an application at our store.
Regular Store Hours
| Monday - Thursday: |
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday & Saturday: |
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Sunday: |
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
