Become a Working Member

I wholeheartedly know that everything that goes on in the co-op is authentic and of pure intent. Everybody gives of their heart and soul, paid and not paid, to help us be a cooperative.

– Volunteer Robyn Hawk

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Volunteer at your Co-Op

Simply put, the Yelm Food Co-operative does not exist without volunteers. We call them ‘working members’ and they contribute time, energy, talent, and expertise across many different areas. Working members qualify for discounts and other benefits, not to mention our annual Working Member Appreciation bash every December. Here are the core areas where you can make a difference:

Stocker / Deliveries

Sorting and stocking products on shelves and in the backroom. Helping with deliveries

Produce

Stocking produce, receiving deliveries and unpacking boxes, quality control, putting away overstock in back refrigerators and backroom, putting out prices

Super Cleaner

Cleaning the store, kitchen and bathroom

Bakery Runs

Picking up pastries and breads from 2 bakeries in Olympia – $25.00 per round trip

Maintenance

Cleaning underneath refrigerators/freezers
Changing water filter
Cleaning air conditioner filter
Cleaning grease trap 
Any other various tasks that may need to be done

Occasional Projects

Taking down sales tags at the end of a month, putting out new sales tags at the beginning of a month; any other various tasks that may need to be done

Supporting Our Local Producers

Creamy Butter Chicken Recipe

Just ONE Protein Powder

Oh to find a protein powder with no sweetener aftertaste that doesn’t cause indigestion! Debera and Florence found one. Just ONE protein powder is new and nothing but Non-GMO Project Verified Mung Beans. Three tablespoons will give you 30 grams of protein. Use in a...

Green Girl Vanilla Ice Cream

While there are many interesting plant based ‘ice creams’ on the market, none are organic with sugar levels as low as Green Girl Bakeshop while still being delicious. Most ice creams have approximately 23-24 grams of sugar per serving, Green Girl has 9 grams. Coconut...

Crema Mexicana by Cacique

Staff and customer request: Crema Mexicana by Cacique joins our Queso Cortija and here’s some Rumiano Pepper Jack for some added spice.

Bionaturae Organic Tomato Pasta Sauces

From Italy, Bionaturae Organic Tomato Pasta Sauces. Marinara and Tomato Basil. Let the pictures speak for themselves!

Organic juice boxes for kids. Lakewood Littles

Just in time for school. Organic juice boxes for kids. Lakewood Littles, Apple, Fruit Punch, Tropical Punch and Apple Grape.

Ocean’s Halo Seaweed Snacks

Ocean’s Halo Seaweed Snacks, Sea Salt and Maui Onion. Looking out for the planet with no more unnecessary plastic trays.

Califia Farms Organic Almond Creamer Pistachio

This sounds yum…Califia Farms Organic Almond Creamer Pistachio flavored. No gums, no oils.

Jovial Organic Vegan Mac

Jovial Organic Gluten Free, Dairy-Free Vegan Mac, Brown Rice Pasta and Sauce.