Help Needed: April Co-op Circle & June Solidarity Tour
Dear Co-op Community,
We need your help! Co-op Columbus is working on two upcoming events that will strengthen our cooperative community, and we’re looking for volunteers to help shape them.
🌱 April Co-op Circle (Date TBD)
Our next Co-op Circle is happening in April, and we’re looking for volunteers to assist with making this event a success. If you have experience (or interest!) in facilitation, outreach, event planning, note-taking, or simply bringing good energy to the space, we’d love for you to contribute!
This is a great opportunity to share your skills, support cooperative development, and help strengthen our community. Let us know how you’d like to be involved!
🚎 June Ohio Co-op Solidarity Tour (June 5-7, 2025)
We’re collaborating with Cleveland Owns, Co-op Dayton, and Co-op Cincy to organize a statewide tour showcasing Ohio’s cooperative ecosystem. The Columbus portion will take place on Friday, June 6, with potential visits to local co-ops like Pattycake Bakery and the Maroon Arts Collective.
We need help with:
✅ Marketing & Graphic Design – creating visuals, flyers, or social media content
✅ Logistics & Planning – coordinating stops, schedules, and materials
✅ Outreach & Engagement – inviting participants and spreading the word
✅ On-the-Ground Support – helping with event-day coordination in Columbus
✅ Speaking & Storytelling – sharing your co-op’s journey or experiences at either event
We’re also exploring renting a van or bus for those who want to travel together for the full tour, and we have some grant funding available to support participation.
If you're interested in volunteering for either (or both!) events, reply to this email or fill out this quick form: Volunteer Form🔥
Thank you for being part of this work—cooperation thrives when we build together. We’d love to have your support!
In solidarity,
Keryna
Co-op Columbus
Visit us at: coopcolumbus.org