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

Cadia Organic Mushroom and Carrot Coconut Soups

CADIA Organic Creamy Mushroom Soup is full of delicious and unique flavors that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. This soup has a rich, earthy flavor profile that comes from the fresh, organic mushrooms used in its preparation. Plant-based CADIA The taste of...

Blue Heron Bakery Cinnamon Rolls, Chocolate Croissants, Cream Cheese Strudels

More goodies from the Blue Heron Bakery in Olympia. Cinnamon Rolls, Chocolate Croissants and Cream Cheese Strudels, Apple and Blueberry

Ham Hickory Smoked by Colvin Ranch.

Wonderful Ham Hickory Smoked by our very own Tenino Colvin Ranch.

Tower Blocks

Our staff enjoy creating these cardboard tower-blocks to keep our store tidy.

Organic Italian Pastas

February must be pasta month. All three of our organic Italian pastas are on sale. Of course Bionaturae, Montebello and Felicetti are all made in Italy so they use Italian wheat.

Enzymedica

We’re excited to bring you products by Enzymedica, Heartburn Soothe protects soothes rebuilds, Papaya Gold advanced natural enzyme formula, GlutenEase Extra Strength helps break down gluten-heavy foods, Lacto helps break down dairy-heavy meals, Digest Gold Maximum...

Rainbow Light & Natural Vitality

NutraNext, the company that owns Rainbow Light and Natural Vitality was bought by Clorox who discontinued a number of products, but Clorox sold it to a smaller company. So we are very excited to bring back items that had been discontinued. We now have Calcium, Counter...

Sunfoods Superfood Organic Beet Powder.

Sunfoods Superfood Organic Beet Powder.

Orgain Vanilla Bean and Smooth Chocolate Shakes

Orgain Organic Nutrition 16 grams of protein, plant based Vanilla Bean and Smooth Chocolate.

Blue Heron Bakery Sandwiches

Fresh in today from Blue Heron Bakery. Turkey & Provolone Sandwiches, Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Sandwiches and Tempeh Hummus Sandwiches.