Volunteer at Tom’s!

Member-owner volunteer hours are what keep our co-op running!
Volunteering at Tom’s is a fun, easy way to connect with your neighbors, and doesn’t require a big commitment. Explore our open shifts now at our signup.com member portal.

Please note that you must be a co-op member-owner to volunteer. You can become a member here.

View Open Shifts

Volunteer FAQs

  • No! We love and rely heavily on member-owners who can commit to regular (weekly/bi-weekly/monthly) shifts, but we have plenty of one-time tasks that need to be done as well.  Members who cannot commit to regular shifts are encouraged to sign up for one-offs two or three times a year.

  • The available shifts are just suggestions. If you can't stay the whole time, just let us know!

    • Trainees for Front Desk/Shop Lead: This is probably our highest priority need.  If you are available for a consistent shift or if you are willing to fill-in when one of our Leads is out, please consider training for the front desk!

    • Shop Assistant: Help greet and assist customers, share information about products, and maintain the store. 

    • Pack Grab-and-Go: Help pack grab and go bags and containers - dried and candied fruits, oats, etc. 

    • Create Educational Product/Vendor Cards: Help out from home! Tom's carries many products, from many vendors, which are not familiar to everyone. Pick a few products or vendors, research, and create a short paragraph describing the product/vendor for us to post in the store. 

  • Here are a few other ways you can help (other than shopping here, of course!)

    • Leave Google reviews and photos of the new Tom’s (most reviews and photos are from the old Tom's!)

    • Create social media (Facebook/Instagram) posts about products or events you enjoy at Tom’s and tag Tom’s on the post.

    • Buy gift certificates for friends, family, and colleagues to spread the word and encourage them to visit for the first time.