Get Involved:
Your Place in the Co-op Movement

There are lots of ways for youth to get involved with co‑operatives in Ontario—

whether you’re curious, creative, or ready to lead!

Become a member of a local co-op

Join a food co-op, housing co-op, bike shop, arts co-op, or a credit union, and have a real say in how it operates.

Bank or borrow with a credit union.

Choose financial services that reinvest profits back into communities instead of paying shareholders.

Run for a co‑op board of directors

Step into a leadership role by running for a youth seat on the board of directors, adding your voice to the decisions that guide the co-op.

Attend Co-operative Young Leaders summer camp

Connect with youth from across Ontario, build leadership skills, and experience co‑operation in action.

Volunteer at a community-owned co-op

Support events, programs, or day‑to‑day operations while learning how co‑ops work in practice.

Work at a worker co‑op

Explore jobs where workers collectively own and govern the business, sharing responsibility and rewards.

Attend an event!

Co‑op events are a great way to meet new people, learn from each other, and experience co‑operation in action.

Whether you’re showing up, speaking up, or stepping into leadership, co‑ops offer meaningful ways to turn your values into action—together.