Join Us!
Are you ready to commit yourself to a dynamic and innovative community project on a beautiful piece of land on the upper Sunshine Coast – Tla’amin territory – of British Columbia? Now is the time to get involved!
The first step in the membership process is to reach out for a conversation with one of our members or to attend an information session - online or in-person. You can then request an Information Package and complete a simple form to become an “Associate” of Blueberry Commons which means you are exploring the possibility of membership with us. There is a $100 fee to begin the application process.
Email us at info@blueberrycommons.ca to begin this process.
The next step is for you to attend three community meetings with us as an “observer” or a combination of meetings and social or farm events. At least one of these meetings must be in-person while the others can be by Zoom. The next step is to have an interview with a couple of coop members who will bring back a recommendation to our eneral circle of all members.
The overall process can be completed in as little as three weeks and a maximum of three months. We would be happy to provide you with more details about our new member policy and process at your request. Candidates from outside of the Powell River region can participate from a distance but are expected to make at least one visit to the community prior to being approved for membership..
While all units are currently filled, we are creating a waiting list of potential members for future openings.
View a recording of a webinar about Blueberry Commons presented to the Canadian Cohousing Network
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You can also arrange for a one-on-one appointment to speak with a member in-person, by zoom, or by phone by emailing info@blueberrycommons.ca
Our current development has seven homes, both duplexes and small stand alone units. New homes will be 800 square feet on the main floor with 500 square feet on a second story with 10’ ceilings and beautiful southwest facing ocean and mountain views!.
All members of the cooperative are co-owners of 16 acres of beautiful land, the farm and all of the existing infrastructure.
Members have the opportunity to co-create community life and to contribute to the work of making the project happen by bringing their skills and vision to the table and by attending regular General Circle meetings.
We offer a multi-staged membership process that enables you to get to know current members and the vision of the project before making the final decision to join. It also gives us the opportunity to get to know you and to ensure that there is a good fit with the needs and the vision of the cooperative.
There are also other ways to get involved!
We have regular work bees at the farm which bring together many hands to join in the many projects that lay in waiting on the land. All are welcome to join in these fun community building days!
Stay tuned for additional events, workshops and gatherings at Blueberry Commons.
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