The Merseyside Etsy Team started in 2011 as a way for local creatives, selling online, to build a community together.
Even before Coronavirus was a thing, we knew that working alone - often from home - could be isolating and lonely, so a way to connect with others in the same position was always really important.
We now have almost 1000 team members; in "normal" times we hold in-person meet-ups each month, and have an active private Facebook group offering networking, coaching and support to each other. Since March 2020's lockdown we've hosted regular Zoom meetups offering both casual social interaction with other Team Members, and also more formal training/information sessions.
The team is run exclusively by volunteers - we have a Captain and a number of Team Leaders who all provide admin and support for the team on an entirely voluntary basis.
Each year we take part in fundraising activities, and to date have raised around £3500 for various local charities.
Anyone who sells on Etsy and is located in or around the Merseyside area can join the team, we actively welcome new members.
Even before Coronavirus was a thing, we knew that working alone - often from home - could be isolating and lonely, so a way to connect with others in the same position was always really important.
We now have almost 1000 team members; in "normal" times we hold in-person meet-ups each month, and have an active private Facebook group offering networking, coaching and support to each other. Since March 2020's lockdown we've hosted regular Zoom meetups offering both casual social interaction with other Team Members, and also more formal training/information sessions.
The team is run exclusively by volunteers - we have a Captain and a number of Team Leaders who all provide admin and support for the team on an entirely voluntary basis.
Each year we take part in fundraising activities, and to date have raised around £3500 for various local charities.
Anyone who sells on Etsy and is located in or around the Merseyside area can join the team, we actively welcome new members.
