Join us! Volunteer opportunities
Professional Volunteers: a challenging first step in your career
Testimonies and pictures from some of our most recent Volunteers
Get to know how their experience has been!
If you are interested in Fair Trade and want to have a fruitful professional experience, you should consider engaging us as a volunteer. WFTO Europe's team will help you to improve your knowledge trying to make you get the most out of it. We are looking for volunteers in the following areas:
- Computer Engineers to assist in installing and using several programs and applications.
- Administrative assistant to help with new databases, documentation and updates.
- Native English, German, Italian or French translators to help with updates for our website and other documents.
To learn more about volunteering at WFTO Europe, please contact Llanos Gómez at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Testimonies from some of our Volunteers
Vicente Ruiz Aguarón, Spain, 33 years old
University of IUSS, Pavia, Italy
Summer intern in Cordoba
"After studying a master degree in cooperation and development I came to WFTO Europe to do my thesis; here I have the opportunity to see development from another perspective. I have six years working experience in different countries and NGO´s and I have learned a lot from working in "developing countries"; since I came to WFTO Europe I can also see what can be done in Europe for a more equal world. The project I am involved in, "Local authorities for Fair Trade" financed by the European Union, gives me the chance to develop new strategies to introduce Fair Trade in the Agenda and in the public sector. I am very happy to have had the opportunity to be in "less developed countries" to learn from it and to see things from that side. Now being part of WFTO Europe I can take the "chain" from the other side and see what is next to continuing the change."
Anaé Pinel, France, 21 years old
University of Toulouse, B. A. International Business and Languages
Summer intern in Cordoba
"Since I've known about Fair Trade, I strongly believe in it. As part of my studies, I had to do an internship, and the idea of doing my internship at WFTO Europe was obvious. It gave me the opportunity to learn more about Fair Trade and its mechanisms, and to further my reflection, while helping towards the current project, with a very dynamic and pleasant international team!"
Nele Buschan, Germany, 24 years old
University of Münster, B. A. Geography and Sociology
Summer intern in Cordoba
"Volunteering for WFTO Europe gives me the opportunity to understand how an organization focuses in the interests of fair trade organizations in Europe and transform them into a voice for advocating small producers in the South. It is a challenging work where I am learning a lot about the fair trade movement in Europe. It shows me the important role WFTO Europe plays in awareness raising.
Emma Coufal, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Citizen, 20 years old
University of California, San Diego, B.A. International Studies
Exchange Student in Cordoba
"I was so happy to be given the opportunity to volunteer with WFTO Europe. Volunteering after classes two days a week was a fun and easy way to do something productive and make a difference during my short time in Spain. I loved being able to use my knowledge of Spanish and English to translate documents for such a wonderful organization. "
Jacqueline Morales, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Citizen, 21 years old
University of California, Berkeley
Undergraduate Political Economy Major
Exchange Student in Cordoba
"Interning at WFTO Europe has allowed me to learn about the true benefits of fair trade. Instilling the ideas of respectable living wages, safe working conditions, and long term trade relations only improve the advancement of social justice and moral obligation. Helping spread the virtues of Fair Trade has made my stay in Cordoba so much more worthwhile!"
Elizabeth Dean, California, U.S. Citizen, 21 years old
University of California, Berkeley
Development Studies and Music
Exchange student in Cordoba
"Working with the World Fair Trade Organization during my stay in Cordoba has been an exciting and unique opportunity to engage with issues of social justice and economic inequality using my English and Spanish language skills. I have been thrilled to work for a cause that I so strongly believe in and have learned a great deal about the inner workings of a respected and influential non-profit organization in the process."
Becky Prock, 21 Years Old
Placerville, CA, University of California Berkeley 2011
Political Science and Media Studies
Studying Abroad in Cordoba Spring 2010
"Working at the WFTO Europe offices has given me a taste of what I can do to help in my field of study. I have always known about Fair Trade products but working here has given me an opportunity to see the behind the scenes work that takes place to promote and aide Fair Trade across an entire continent. It is exciting to get to use my new language skills to help something I believe in and the coffee isn't bad either!"
Zoe Fishman, California, U.S. citizen, 20 years old.
University of California, Berkeley.
History, exchange student in Córdoba.
"Volunteering at WFTO Europe has been an exceptional opportunity to learn more about fair trade practices throughout the world. I have helped assemble a database of international media, translated documents to English, and assisted in the planning of World Fair Trade Day. Working at WFTO has also been a great way to get involved in the community, gain experience working in a non-profit environment, and practice my Spanish while studying abroad"
Allyson Havener, California, U.S. citizen, 21 years old
University of California, Santa Cruz
Global Economics, Exchange Student in Madrid
"Engaging myself in WFTO Europe increased my desire to work towards social and economic justice. I learned from an incredible staff while striving for Fair Trade and the exploited labor force in underdeveloped countries. The benefits of volunteering for WFTO Europe are endless and rewarding. I furthered my knowledge while perusing my passion for improving social welfare."
Rachel Ely, Miami, U.S. citizen, 21 years old
University of California, Berkeley, English and American Literature
Exchange student in Cordoba
"I didn't know much about Fair Trade before college. In college I became interested in its history, process and objectives as well as a frequent buyer of Fair Trade products, the coffee in particular! Coming to Spain and volunteering here I was given the opportunity to do more to support Fair Trade. I am going to miss very much the passion and energy of the people I have met at WFTO Europe."
Genevieve Fox, California, U.S. citizen, 21 years old
University of California, Berkeley, undergraduate Development Studies major
Exchange student in Cordoba
"Volunteering with WFTO Europe has enabled me to involve myself with an organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of marginalized artisans, farmers and producers in developing countries. This internship has increased my awareness of how vital Fair Trade practices are in leveling the trade imbalances that exist in the current international market. This opportunity has been incredible, as it has given me the chance to support a tremendous cause that I am passionate about, and has furthered my knowledge of the marketplace and efforts towards global development."
Andrew Fuller, Miami, U.S. citizen, 21 years old
Middlebury College, English and American Literature
Exchange student in Cordoba
"Interning at WFTO-Europe allows me to interact directly with third-world producers and reduce financial inequality between the northern and southern hemispheres. I interviewed the director of a Bangladesh Fair Trade cooperative that educates and employs mostly women as a means of empowering them with financial freedom. If international human rights, efforts to alleviate poverty through trade, and the empowerment of women are interests of yours, then an internship at WFTO-Europe is for you."
Laura Daly, Stockton, U.S. citizen, 20 years old
University of Berkeley, International Political Economy/Development Studies Major
Exchange student in Cordoba
"All my life I have felt strongly about the importance of social justice, and as I learn more about the developing world through my studies I have come to believe in the importance of Fair Trade as well. Volunteering with WFTO Europe has been a great opportunity because it gives me the chance to work as an intermediary between my two favorite languages while working for a cause I believe in."
Julie Taeko Gramlich, San Francisco, California, U.S. citizen, 20 years old
University of California Berkeley, B.A. Political Economies and Industrial Societies
Exchange student in Cordoba
"I loved my entire study abroad experience, but to have the opportunity to volunteer
at WFTO Europe, added icing to my cake. Not only was I able to support the
organization by purchasing chocolate from the store, but I was also given the chance
to see how an organization like this, works so well from the inside. Gracias!"
Antonia Pecchia, Los Angeles, California, U.S. citizen, 20 years old
University of California Santa Cruz, B.A. Literature
Exchange student in Cordoba
"If you want to help make a positive difference in the world by promoting fair trade, I would highly
recommend volunteering for WFTO. I have edited English translations of documents during my time
here, and for this you need only your native language skills and a desire to be part of an organization
dedicated to its cause. Volunteering here makes me feel like I'm part of something that is going to
make good things happen."
Ben Seelig, Los Angeles, CA U.S. citizen, 20 years old
University of California Berkeley, B.A. History
Exchange student in Cordoba
"My volunteer work with WFTO has given me the opportunity to support an essential facilitator of global justice and fair trade. The volunteering position has allowed me to become familiar with a top-notch organization while progressing a pressing and important cause."