What is a Working Member?
Working Members are Co-op members who dedicate 6 hours each month to lending a hand at our food co-op.
2 hours per week, 3 weeks a month is the agreement between the Co-op and our Working Members, and we are always inclined to be flexible with schedules upon request. Completing 6 hours per month is what keeps your Working Member membership active. In addition to a Co-op membership, Working Members receive a 25% discount on all purchases, with an additional 5% discount on special orders of one case or more.
Working Members are an important part of the Co-op culture. They are involved in the day-to-day operations of our business, working with staff to complete tasks like produce and bulk processing, cleaning, stocking, maintenance, meeting minute-taking, and other assignments. Like all Co-op members Working Members receive the Co-op newsletter, are eligible to join management circles, vote in the annual Board election, and more.
“I think it is very important to live locally, eat and drink locally, shop locally, source everything as locally as possible. I enjoy helping this happen in our community through the Working Member program.”
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Kaila T.
“I am a Working Member because I wanted to be part of the pathway of food to people, especially when that food is good for you. It’s important that people have access to this food, and anyway I can be part of that makes me feel good.”
— Jack F.
Become a Working Member
Love supporting a business that’s mission is focused on honest food, local producers, and community sustainability? Want to be a vital part of your Co-op? Do you have 6 hours per month to share your talents? If you answered yes to these questions, become a Working Member! We would love to have you on our team. Pick up a Working Membership application at the Co-op or download the application below. After receiving your completed application, we’ll set up a short information session between you and our Working Member Coordinator.
For further information or questions about the program contact our Working Member Coordinators at workingmember@spacoop.com.
““I love the Co-op and being a Working Member is fun.””
““Being a Working Member is a great way to be involved in the community and help a local business. And I’m not going to lie, the discount is great.””