Blackberry Food Co-op Volunteer Survey

Hi there! Thank you for your interest in helping Blackberry Food Co-op grow and thrive. This survey takes about 5–10 minutes. Your responses help us match you to the right volunteer roles and gather ideas to strengthen the co-op. All respondents will receive a follow-up within two weeks.

Section 1: About You

First name

Last name

Best email address to reach you:

Phone number

How do you prefer to be contacted about volunteer opportunities?

Email

Phone

Text

Doesn't matter

Do you have any accessibility needs or accommodation we should know about to help you volunteer comfortably?

Section 2: Background & Skills

Which of these are you comfortable doing? (Check all that apply)

Using spreadsheets (Google Sheets, Excel, etc.)

Talking to strangers / public outreach

Operating a cash register

Lifting boxes / stocking shelves (up to ~25 lbs)

Working with a tablet or scanner at a market table

Driving and delivery

I have another idea!

What might make it challenging for you to volunteer right now? (Check all that apply)

Time / scheduling conflicts

Childcare or caregiving responsibilities

Transportation / getting to the store or market

Not sure what's involved / need more information

Nervous about learning the register or talking to strangers

Physical limitations or accessibility needs

Nothing — I'm ready!

Other

Section 3: Volunteer Roles & Availability

What draws you to volunteering with the co-op? (Check all that apply)

Which volunteer roles might you be open to at the co-op?

Farmer's Market Tabling (talking to people, sign-ups)

Store Stocking

Store Maintenance

Cashiering at the store

Order Pickup Driver

Volunteer Coordinator and Assistant (training volunteers, manage volunteer schedules and spreadsheet, keep tabling kit stocked)

I'm not sure yet – open to suggestions

Not ready to volunteer right now, but wanted to share feedback below

I have another idea!

Have you ever considered joining the co-op board?

No.

I have not, but I am open to the idea.

Yes. I need more information

If you are open to Farmer's Market shifts (Saturdays during the summer): How many hours could you commit?

2 Hours

4 Hours

I'm Flexible

If you are open to Store shifts: Are you comfortable working a 3–4 hour shift if cashiering?

Yes

No

Open to shorter trial first

If you are open to being a Driver: Could you commit to a weekly recurring route?

Yes

No

Let's talk first

What days/times work best for you? (Check all that apply)

Approximately how many hours per month could you volunteer?

1-3

4-6

7-10

10+

Section 4: Store & Co-op Feedback

How are you feeling about our new, expanded store hours?

Love it — works great for my schedule

Good, though sometimes still tricky

Mixed feelings — happy to talk more

Don't notice / Haven't noticed yet

Do you have ideas for how we might promote or improve the co-op in the community?

Any products you'd love to see added?

Anything else you'd like to share?

Blackberry Food Co-op Volunteer Survey

Section 1: About You

Section 2: Background & Skills

Section 3: Volunteer Roles & Availability

Section 4: Store & Co-op Feedback

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