VOLUNTEER

Live the 117 Lifestyle.

Do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. (Isaiah 1:17)

Becoming a Carry 117 Volunteer

Volunteering with Carry 117 is more than giving your time — it’s stepping into the heartbeat of Isaiah 1:17 and helping us keep families together in Ethiopia.

Whether you volunteer across the world or across your city, your hands, your gifts, and your presence help us empower women, preserve families, and move the mission forward.

There are two main ways to get involved:

1. Volunteer in Ethiopia

Short-Term Service Experiences

Join us in Korah, Ethiopia for a purpose-driven service trip where you’ll:

  • Serve alongside local leaders

  • Learn the story of the community

  • See economic empowerment firsthand

  • Encourage and equip the women we employ

Learn About Service Trip Experiences

2. Volunteer Where You Live

You don’t have to travel to Ethiopia to make a real impact.
We rely on volunteers around the world to keep this work going — people who use their time, talents, and connections to help Carry 117 grow.

Here are ways you can volunteer from your own community:

Hands-On Support

  • Buffing and preparing leather

  • Counting inventory

  • Packing and shipping orders

  • Setting up or tearing down events

  • Transporting products or supplies

  • Being on-call for pick-ups or drop-offs

Creative + Administrative Support

  • Social media content or community management

  • Product photography

  • Website help (Squarespace)

  • Writing, editing, or storytelling

  • Graphic design

  • Marketing support

  • Corporate partnerships

Community Engagement

  • Hosting a Carry 117 pop-up table at a marketplace, church, school, or conference

  • Volunteering at events where we’re selling or sharing our story

  • Connecting us to boutiques, gift shops, or retail opportunities

  • Connecting us to conferences, festivals, or events

Advocacy + Influence

  • Bringing our leaders (Ashley and Henok) to your church, school, or event when they are in the USA

  • Connecting us with podcasts, blogs, or interview opportunities

  • Sharing our mission through your networks or social channels

Seasonal + Special Projects

  • Joining our Backpack Drives (and purchasing bags directly through Carry 117!)

  • Serving as a prayer partner

  • Helping with fundraising events

  • Donating your birthday or hosting a micro-fundraiser

  • Repping Carry 117 on your high school or college campus

Hours + Commitment

Whether you volunteer once, periodically, or on a regular basis, we’re grateful.
Yes — we can sign off on required service hours for schools, clubs, and organizations.

Why It Matters

Every volunteer becomes part of the story God is writing.

When you give your time, you help women:

  • build skills

  • earn a stable income

  • care for their children

  • create the futures they dream of

You help us live out Isaiah 1:17 in real, tangible ways:
Do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the orphan. Fight for the widow.

Ready to Volunteer?

We’d love to meet you, hear your story, and help you find the right place to serve.

I want to volunteer