People Powered

As a co-operative the members (the community) own and ultimately control the assets of the Bower.

They elect the voluntary Board of Directors, who employ The General manager, who in turn employs the staff for sales, repairs and resource collection.

Members often volunteer their time to man festival stalls, print & fold pamphlets, tidy sections of the store, complete minor repairs or help out in the Eco-Library.

We also have a never-ending and very welcome flow of volunteers through various programs like Green Reserve, Community Service Orders and Work for the Dole.