What is the Coop: The Coop allows members to give
away, sell, or trade
services and goods via bartering! It was
originally set up to trade childcare only, but has now been
expanded so that members can trade other services such as yard work or pet sitting,
and goods such as clothing and toys. The Carolina Childcare Coop is
a special project of UNC-CH SPA.
Why join the Coop: Swapping with other students means
you don't have to drive far, if at all, to swap goods and
services. Most students are located on or near campus, thus
allowing you to save gas and time! Why buy new when you can
buy/swap used items and save a bunch of money? Why pay for a
sitter when another student parent can help out for an hour here
and there in exchange for something you have to offer? Also,
swapping with other students fosters UNC's student parent
community!
How do you trade with others: We have an online forum
that allows each member to post his/her goods and services
offered and wanted. Using the online forum, you can specify your
preferred transaction method when you post (giveaway, buy/sell,
or barter). You will gain access to the online forum once you
submit your SPA Membership Application.
Who can join: Members are restricted to parents who
are either a student, postdoc, or medical resident at UNC-CH,
and their significant others.
How to join: If you have
not yet submitted the
UNC-CH SPA
Membership application, please do so and this will allow you
to join the Coop. If you have already filled out the application and
have decided you would like to participate in the Coop, please email
the Coop Leader to apply.
Once you have filled out the necessary application materials, you
will gain access to the Coop's google group.
