Make a difference in our community

by volunteering today!

 
 

Nonprofit Neighbor Volunteer Program

Our Volunteer Program serves to create a positive, meaningful, and lasting impact in our community through participation and cooperation between Sno-Isle Food Co-op, its owners, and select nonprofit organizations. Eligible participants are also rewarded with 15% off coupons to use while shopping with us!

How it Works

  • Households, regardless of number of members or age, who volunteer for five (5) or more hours per month at our Co-op or an approved Nonprofit Neighbor organization will receive a coupon for 15% off one shopping trip the following month.

  • Households who volunteer for ten (10) or more hours per month at approved Nonprofit Neighbor organizations will receive one additional coupon, for a maximum of two discounted shopping trips per month.

  • Households must maintain active and up-to-date ownership with Sno-Isle Food Co-op to be eligible.

  • Visit each partner’s website to find out what volunteer opportunities are available.

  • SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM to sign up for Co-op Volunteer Opportunities.

Join Now!

Before volunteering- you must first sign up for our program so we can accurately track your hours and apply your coupons. Click through each “plus sign” below for instructions, then fill out the forms linked below. We will get back to you with your application status and instructions on where to log your volunteer hours.

  • -Complete the application below, read the Volunteer Memorandum of Understanding, and fill out the Volunteer Release Form. A Co-op staffer will get back to applicants within five days to approve their status.

    -Applicants agree to maintain active and up-to-date ownership with Sno Isle Food Co-op to be eligible.

  • -Volunteer hours must be performed with Sno-Isle Food Co-op or at an approved Nonprofit Neighbor organization (see list below) by an approved volunteer.

    -Select opportunities to volunteer with Sno-Isle Food Co-op will be posted on this page and sent to program participants via email.  Approved volunteers will be able to sign up on a first come, first served basis.

  • -Volunteers agree to log their service hours monthly using an online form provided by Sno Isle Food Co-op.

    -Once you have filled out your application and signed the waiver, you will be sent a link to the online form to log hours.

    -Only approved volunteers have access to the log form. SIFC will be responsible for verifying service hours with Nonprofit Neighbor organizations.

    -Hours are logged monthly, and reset on the first day of each month.

  • -Households, regardless of number of members or age, who volunteer for five (5) or more hours per month with Sno-Isle Food Co-op or an approved Nonprofit Neighbor organization will receive a coupon for 15% off one shopping trip the following month. Coupons are valid only during the month they are issued. The coupon is directly applied to the owner account and may take up to seven days before applied. (Example, if you log 5 hours for April 2024, your coupon will appear on your account by May 7, 2024 and must be used by May 31, 2024).

    -Households who volunteer for ten (10) or more hours per month with us or at an approved Nonprofit Neighbor organization will receive one additional coupon, for a maximum of two discounted shopping trips per month.

    -Coupon discount does not apply to owner equity, gift cards, or postage stamps. Coupon does stack with other sale prices and/or staff and Board Member discounts.

 

Nonprofit Neighbors

Bunker Arts Collective
Bunker Arts Collective combats widespread vandalism and blight through weekly trash cleanups and a free mural arts program for small and independently owned businesses. Since November of 2023, BAC has cleared nearly 5 tons of litter across the City of Everett and has plans for 25 murals by the end of 2024. Visit their website here for volunteer opportunities.

Downtown Everett Association
Downtown Everett Association was created to support the programs that make Downtown Everett a welcoming and enjoyable place for everyone. Program and initiatives include: community events; public space enhancements such as the Downtown Flower Program and holiday lighting; and education on historic preservation. Learn more about volunteer opportunities at their website here.
They are currently seeking volunteers for their Annual Planting Day, April 27. Sign up here.

Evergreen Arboretum
Thank you volunteers - you are the life-blood of the Evergreen Arboretum. We have many ways to volunteer, from leading docent tours, teaching a gardening class, serving on our board, helping staff events, or just plain getting dirty on gardening and repotting days.

It's all great fun and you make wonderful friends. You might even learn more about gardening. When you volunteer you are automatically entered into a monthly drawing for various perks too. Come play in the dirt with us! You can choose to just show up on the workdays below and sign in to receive credit, sign up online here on our website, or call our message line at 425-257-8597.

· Volunteer gardening days are regularly held March through November, 10 AM to noon on the first Wednesday and third Saturday of the month, with a few exceptions.

· Wintertide Lights volunteer work parties are typically every Wednesday and Saturday from 10 AM to Noon in November, with additional days as weather dictates.

· Plant Sale Repotting is every Thursday from March to mid-June, 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Additional Repotting Days in fall as determined.

Pasado’s Safe Haven
Pasado’s Safe Haven investigates animal cruelty and provides sanctuary and rehabilitation to animals who have suffered from abuse and neglect. We advocate for better laws to protect animals and work to educate the public about how they can help end animal cruelty. Our programs help save the lives of thousands of animals each year and inspire people to reimagine their relationships with all beings. Learn more about their volunteer program at their website here.

Schack Art Center
The Schack Art Center offers inclusive and accessible arts programming that fosters creativity, engages the community and cultivates partnerships to enrich lives through the transformative power of the arts. For information about their volunteer opportunities, please email kestenson@schack.org

Snohomish County Boys and Girls Club-North Everett Community Dinner Program
Our organization helps provide a safe environment for kids aged from 5-18. Our goal is to give the kids of Everett a good place to be and good influences to be around all while helping to get their basic needs met, including making a dinner 5 nights a week consisting of a protein, carb, vegetable, and fruit as well as a snack when available. We make food for 100 kids each night. Currently there is only one cook in the kitchen and extra hands would be helpful. Please email lwildish@bgcsc.org for information on how to volunteer.

Interested in becoming one of our Nonprofit Neighbor organizations? Email outreach@snoislefoods.coop.

Co-op Volunteer Opportunities

Below are some of our Spring/Summer Volunteer Opportunities here at the Co-op. Approved volunteers will also receive an email with volunteer opportunities. If you sign up to volunteer and are not an approved volunteer-your name will be removed.

Bulletin Board Cleanup
The Co-op maintains a bulletin board and shelving area in the hall north of the store. Volunteers go through items on the board to remove anything old (or inappropriate). Volunteers go through items on the shelves, cleaning the shelves with provided duster and organizing any papers/booklets as needed. Basically-keep the area looking nice for our shoppers! Should take about an hour.

Tabling at Everett Farmer’s Market
Hang out at the Co-op table during Everett Farmer's Market-handing out treats and helping to spread the word about the Co-op! More info about specific duties for set-up and take down to come. Location: downtown Everett!

Food Donation Runs
Run items from the Co-op to a local community fridge/pantry. Process takes about 2 hours, must have own car for transportation.

Artist Garage Sale Snack Team
The co-op will be providing snacks and drinks to the artists during this festival. We will need help getting everything ready the day before as well as help distributing the sandwiches the day of the festival.

Fresh Paint Lunch Volunteers
The co-op will be providing lunches to the artists during this festival. We will need help getting everything ready the day before as well as help distributing the sandwiches the first day of the festival.

 
 

Questions?

Contact us at outreach@snoislefoods.coop