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

Purely Elizabeth Cookie Granolas

These are delicious. Purely Elizabeth Cookie Granola, Oatmeal Raisin and Chocolate Chip baked with coconut oil.

Brie du Pommier

We have a new French Brie Cheese. We first saw it at one of the Olympia Food Co-ops. It’s delicious and seems to be a better size and price fit for us. We sampled it on Wednesday and customers really liked it.

Local Olykraut

It feels really good to be working directly with local Olympia company Olykraut, rather than shipping their products from Seattle or Portland! It also gives us the opportunity to bring in products that aren’t available anywhere else. Here’s their Eastern European...

Automatic Dishwasher Powder by Seventh Generation.

Customer request for Automatic Dishwasher Powder. We had a brand that was discontinued so we found this one from Seventh Generation.

Bonomi Organic Ladyfingers

It’s an organic bonanza. We didn’t even realize these goodies were available. Bonomi Organic Ladyfingers that even come in the Italian packaging

Duverger Organic French Macarons

We didn’t even realize these goodies were available. Duverger Organic French Macarons, Raspberry, Chocolate and Salted Caramel.

Organic Mozzarella from MiYoko’s

Here’s the Mozzarella from MiYoko’s. It’s the vegan answer to Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil salad with balsamic vinegar dressing or popped on top of a pizza.

ZOT Licorice

Customers have been asking us to bring these ZOT Licorice back in for them. They’re delicious, organic, sugar free and gluten free.

Riverdance Soapworks Bath Salts

We are excited to bring in a couple of new Bath Salt scents from our local friends at Riverdance Soapworks. We’re adding Lavender Dreams Soothing Bath Salts and Milk & Honey Whimsical Bath Salts. Pop in and smell them. They’re lovely.

Mulay’s Nana’s Italian Meatballs

We already sell a number of Mulay’s Sausages, so we got pretty excited when we found their Nana’s Italian Meatballs. Pork raised without Antibiotics. Crate Free Raised Humanely on Small Family Farms. If it’s Nana’s recipe it might well have a little spice.