Co-op Program
WMG’s Co-op consists of a community of members who work together to make sustainable living a part of their daily lives. The Co-op is based in the barn-raising model, where people volunteer their labor to build sustainable systems (like water harvesting systems) and in turn earn the ability to host a workshop at their own home with a volunteer crew. The Co-op’s goal is to ensure that everyone can afford to live sustainably regardless of income level – all that’s needed is a willingness to share your labor and skills. The Co-op provides certified workshop leaders to its members with expertise in the following areas: rainwater harvesting earthworks, cisterns, greywater systems, food production, and waste management.
Special Announcement
Co-op Subsidy Grants, Spring 2010 - Subsidies for Tucson households to green their property
Grant Application or pdf version
Solicitud para un Subsidio o pdf
Joining the Co-op
To join the Tucson Co-op, fill out the Co-op sign up form and submit it to the Co-op coordinator. Once signed up, you will receive a weekly bulletin with all upcoming Co-op workshops and volunteer opportunities to earn hours.
Who Can Participate
Anyone in the greater Tucson community may participate in the Co-op. We primarily do workshops with homeowners; however, renters may host workshops as well contingent upon the landlord’s permission. To earn hours, a member must contribute positively to the overall progress of the workshop.
We encourage all participation regardless of race, religion, gender, ability, nationality, age, sexual orientation, ethnic background, or prior experience. We encourage youth of any age to participate in projects, though they must be a minimum of 14 years old to earn hours. For those who cannot perform physical labor, we look forward to working with you to determine alternate methods to earn hours. The Co-op will work on rental properties with the involvement and approval of the landlord. Members may donate their hours to others in the community as they please.