Ether Elder-~Land
We are looking for property owners in every state to help organize local mutual assistance co-op villages. To start, we just need landowners to allocate at least 3 acres to host 4 members of management and event, and campgrounds for weekend warrior events.
We want to help distressed Farmers and ghost towns, but this is open to any landowners. Let us help you get organized, and you'll be there for our members as the Ether Elder.
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Pioneers:
Role: Own their own businesses (e.g., permaculture consulting, EcoJunk crafting, carpentry, plumbing) and are provided a space to operate their business in the co-op village based on their trade needs (e.g., a shop, studio, or mobile setup). The village provides raw materials (e.g., recycled plastics, wood) if needed. Apprentices train under Pioneers in their trades. Pioneers are assigned a lot and may live in the top floors of their shops (if residential options are available in the village).
Rewards: Attendance at village events (e.g., 3-6 hour Weekend Warrior Fellowship Meetings covering Fire, Water, Air, Earth themes) or service contributions earns free or discounted Village shopping.
Exchange: Offer free or discounted services (e.g., free permaculture advice, discounted carpentry) and free labor (e.g., repair work)to members. Supervise apprentices, providing training in exchange for their free labor.
Villagers:
Role: Operate Co-op-owned trade shops based on their trade needs (e.g., for EcoJunk crafts, jam-making, biscuits) using village-supplied raw materials (e.g., plastics, fruit, flour). Provide free labor for shop tasks (e.g., crafting, restocking, market days). Apprentices train under Villagers in shop trades. Villagers are assigned a lot and may live in the top floors of their shops (if residential).
Rewards: Attendance at shop tasks or village events (e.g., Stone Soup meals, market days) earns free or discounted shopping (e.g., 30% off).
Exchange: Provide free or discounted goods (e.g., free jam samples, discounted crafts) and free labor (e.g., shop maintenance) to members. Supervise apprentices, providing training in exchange for their free labor.
Wanderers:
Apprentices (Under Pioneers or Villagers):
Role: Receive Training from Trade Member Provide free labor during training (e.g., crafting, planting). Housing assigned upon availability with each location.
Rewards: Attendance at training sessions earns free or discounted shopping.
Exchange: Offer free or discounted assistance and free labor (e.g., free help in shop production or village projects) to the village and mentors.
WE Sanctuary Members:
Role: Religious refugees/homeless in a separate program, participating in accessible tasks in village spaces, using village-supplied raw materials (e.g., seeds, kitchen supplies). Provide free labor (e.g., planting, cleanup). Housed in communal cohousing or tiny homes (if residential options are added) or use campgrounds.
Rewards: Attendance at tasks earns free or discounted shopping (e.g., 15% off or free essentials like food).
Exchange: Provide free or discounted support and free labor (e.g., free garden help, discounted event assistance).
One-Time/Recurring Wanderers:
Role: Visit once or a few times a year (e.g., from across the state for vacation-like Fellowship Meetings in village venues). Participate in events/tasks (e.g., Fire Circle, market stall help), using village-supplied raw materials (e.g., event supplies) if needed, and provide free labor (e.g., setup help). Use campgrounds with discounted rates.
Rewards: Attendance earns free or discounted shopping (e.g., 10% off) and discounted camping (e.g., $10/night vs. $20) on village-owned lots.
Exchange: Offer free or discounted minor contributions and free labor (e.g., free event help, discounted stall setup).
It could be only $1 a day... it just depends on you
Weekly Fees and Earned Coupons: Pioneers and Villagers pay a $33.33/week membership fee (1-week minimum) to participate in the co-op village. Consistent attendance on weekends, events or tasks earns free or discounted Village shopping and a coupon for 1 week free, waiving the $33.33 weekly fee for one week.
