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Volunteering at the Blackberry Food Cooperative 

Build the world you want to live in, one tiny action at a time!

An hour or two of your week helps us build a stronger, more resilient food system here in our CG community. Volunteers help us keep the store stocked, offset staffing costs, and expand our co-op community. Pop in and talk to us about this anytime!

We are looking for volunteers to help out at the store. 

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Places we could use some extra hands:

  • Box Breakdown

  • Dishes & Cleaning

  • Refilling Bulk Jars

  • Stocking Shelves

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Some Specifics:​

Stocking shelves after big deliveries:

  • Tuesday between 1-6

  • Thursday between 10-4

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Front Counter/Register:

  • Thursday between 4-6

  • Friday between 2-6

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We would love to find a regular helper on Saturdays, anytime between 9:30-5. 

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Come by anytime to chat with us about helping out. Or email us: blackberryfoodcoop@riseup.net.

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

How do you prefer to be contacted about volunteer opportunities? 

Section 2: Background & Skills

Do you have current or past work experience in any of these areas? (Check all that apply)
Which of these are you comfortable doing? (Check all that apply)
What might make it challenging for you to volunteer right now? (Check all that apply)

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? 
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

We are in the process of energizing our Volunteer Program.

​​​Top Priority: we are looking for a volunteer, Volunteer Coordinator.

If you enjoy getting to know your neighbors and have great organizational skills, hit us up at blackberryfoodcoop@riseup.net!

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