What exactly do we mean by "seeker?"
We mean that we are offering you the opportunity to contribute to the club's database and possibly earn a significant number of service hours just by surfing the web.
What do you want me to do?
In order to join the ranks of seekers, all you need do is search for fair trade brands that aren't already on the list below. You will also be responsible for logging your own hours, filling out the Braden River High School Community/Volunteer Service Log & Evaluation form (to record your hours with the school), and getting the form signed by Ms. Dubois (in the section labeled, "Supervisor’s Initials").
Where do I start?
- The how-tos and how-not-tos of fair trade brand seeking -
1. Pick a target
When searching for fair trade companies, it may be a really good idea to look for some product in particular (to search, for example, "fair trade men's trenchcoats" or "giant fair trade rubber ducks") in order to get more results. Looking up the words "fair trade" or even "fair trade products" alone will, while certainly providing a very satisfactory number of websites that explain fair trade (which may be very enlightening if you have a minute or two to explore), likely not provide the plethora of company names that you would easily find using other methods.
2. Look up the target
Once you've figured out what product or set of products you would like to look for, you simply just need to look them up. Please MAKE SURE that you are looking for FAIR TRADE companies rather than just any companies that sell that type of product. We therefore highly recommend that you use the words "fair trade" somewhere in your search.
3. Find brand/company
Once you have searched your product, please explore as many websites as you can. Another great way to find a large number of companies quickly is by using lists that individuals or organizations have already made. For example, the Good Trade website has a great many lists that would probably be very worthy of your time.
4. Verify brand/company
Unfortunately, just because a company shows up on a list or a website that claims to be ethical does not necessarily mean that the company is truly fair trade. The signs to look for when searching for brands is to look up "fair trade" or "fairtrade" in the search bar of the company's website or to look below for possible certifications or memberships. We will accept anything that has any sort of membership or certification that directly claims to be fair trade (we are working on validating specific certifications and memberships as feasible, though complete knowledge of these matters is not yet a reality).
5. See the below list to check for any possible duplicates. Please do not submit duplicates.
6. Submit the below form
Be mindful about adding notes.
7. Fill out the Braden River High School Community/Volunteer Service Log & Evaluation form and submit the form to Ms. Brigg at [email protected].
When searching for fair trade companies, it may be a really good idea to look for some product in particular (to search, for example, "fair trade men's trenchcoats" or "giant fair trade rubber ducks") in order to get more results. Looking up the words "fair trade" or even "fair trade products" alone will, while certainly providing a very satisfactory number of websites that explain fair trade (which may be very enlightening if you have a minute or two to explore), likely not provide the plethora of company names that you would easily find using other methods.
2. Look up the target
Once you've figured out what product or set of products you would like to look for, you simply just need to look them up. Please MAKE SURE that you are looking for FAIR TRADE companies rather than just any companies that sell that type of product. We therefore highly recommend that you use the words "fair trade" somewhere in your search.
3. Find brand/company
Once you have searched your product, please explore as many websites as you can. Another great way to find a large number of companies quickly is by using lists that individuals or organizations have already made. For example, the Good Trade website has a great many lists that would probably be very worthy of your time.
4. Verify brand/company
Unfortunately, just because a company shows up on a list or a website that claims to be ethical does not necessarily mean that the company is truly fair trade. The signs to look for when searching for brands is to look up "fair trade" or "fairtrade" in the search bar of the company's website or to look below for possible certifications or memberships. We will accept anything that has any sort of membership or certification that directly claims to be fair trade (we are working on validating specific certifications and memberships as feasible, though complete knowledge of these matters is not yet a reality).
5. See the below list to check for any possible duplicates. Please do not submit duplicates.
6. Submit the below form
Be mindful about adding notes.
7. Fill out the Braden River High School Community/Volunteer Service Log & Evaluation form and submit the form to Ms. Brigg at [email protected].
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