Parental Requirements

Co-op is a lot of work, but you get back what you put into it. The rewards of our work are many. Intangible benefits include social activities, a support network of people in similar positions, and friends you can really count on. Parental requirements are:

New family orientation (2+ hours)
Infant/child CPR and First Aid training and certification
Weekly shift work (4+ hours)
Emergency back-up shift duty (1-2 sign-ups per quarter)
New family fee ($100) and monthly dues ($100)
Monthly General Meeting (2-3 hours)
Babysitting during General Meeting (1-2 times per year)
Active participation on one committee per parent per household (time varies)
Cleaning three or four times a year (3-4 hours per time)
Two work parties per year (4 hours each)
Shift worker trainings (2 hours each, 2-4 times per year)
Special events (potlucks, workshops, etc.)