You can help grow FRFC into a successful food co-op in Grand Rapids!
We are actively searching for committed volunteers. Let us know what drives you to build a better community and we'll help you find the right fit in our growing cooperative!
Click the link to email us at volunteer.frfc@gmail.com to learn more.
Why volunteer?
Put your skills to use to help the board open our store
Build your community by helping open the only food cooperative in Grand Rapids
Meet people who share your values
Grow in your skills, knowledge, and connections while creating a more equitable food system
We need owners who can help out once or twice, those who are "all-in", and everything in between. We have found the most enjoyable positions are those highlighting your passions or skills and we always need people willing to help with a variety of tasks suited to different interests.
Current Volunteer Needs & Job Descriptions:
Volunteer Coordinator: Works to build an involved group of owner volunteers through contact with other owners, coordinating and tabling at community events, and maintaining updated volunteer information. Email lydiaw.frfc@gmail.com if you’re interested in this position!
Owner Engagement Team: Engaging owners through volunteer opportunities.
Community Event Booth Volunteers: Each year, typically in August.
Tall Timber Days - First Full Weekend of August
Party in the Park (Deer River) - Second Saturday in August
Itasca County Fair- Usually around the 13th -17th of August (Second Wednesday through the following Sunday.)
Marketing Team: Communicate the mission, goals, and current happenings of the co-op to owners and non-owners in the community using social media, email, radio, and paper print. The only qualifications needed to be on the Marketing Team are to have a passion for getting our co-op built and an eye for design and/or skill with language. Professional marketing experience is a bonus but is not required.
Website updates and maintenance
Press Liaison - Coordinate and submit articles or topics to local/regional press outlets. Newspaper, newsletters, News Channels, etc.
Photographer/Videographer - We host a number of events that need to be documented, and many times our internal team is so wrapped up in conversation we forget to take photos! We’d also like to pursue projects with local farms, businesses, makers, etc. and having a photographer or videographer on board to film this content would be wonderful.
Community Investment Campaign Team: Plans and implements our Community Investment Campaign to fund our store’s construction. (Mid-term commitment of 2-4 hours per month, for 6-9 months. This team is already working and welcomes new members!)
Board of Directors: Our Board of Directors is made up of 9 volunteer directors who need help from owners like YOU to do the work to get our store open! We welcome driven, dedicated owners to round out our 9-person board of directors! (Long-term commitment of 10-15 hours per month, up to 3 years. Use your skills to support your co-op during this crucial stage of development, and help get our store open!) Visit www.FreeRangeFood.coop/board-of-directors OR email FreeRangeFoodCoop@gmail.com to learn more!