I believe storytelling has the power to influence the past, present, and future, and to create social change.
Setsuo Masaki (Ahlxandra’s grandfather) jumps on a pogo stick in Sacramento, California. c. 1950s
February 28, 2022
Hi, my name is Ahlyxandra. I am a Japanese-Spanish American designer and strategist based between NYC, LA, and Seoul. For the past few years, I’ve been learning from and assisting startups that are rooted in social justice, sustainability, and design. I recently joined the Happy Family Night Market team as a volunteer.
I decided to volunteer because I value Happy Family’s approach to storytelling and community engagement. I believe storytelling has the power to influence the past, present, and future, and to create social change. Since joining the team, I’ve learned a lot about cooperatives (co-ops) and collaboration. This is my first time being a part of a co-op. I appreciate the team’s transparency, and how we take the time to reflect on our shared purpose and show genuine care for one another.
We always love and are grateful when community members reach out to offer support. If you’re interested in learning and growing together, I encourage you to consider volunteering for us! Happy Family is a respectful and intentional community of interdisciplinary creatives, where all are welcome to put our skills and ideas to good use.
Your creativity matters, is unique, and inspires many!
Ahlyxandra
Junior Content Strategist,
Happy Family Night Market
Jars of fermented foods. Illustration by Chel Chan.
Coming Soon
Our summer 2022 volunteer application cycle opens in two weeks! We’ll be accepting applications between March 15 to April 15.
Our volunteer program is for people who wish to become actively involved in Happy Family Night Market. It’s also the first step to becoming a member-owner or paid worker-owner of our multi-stakeholder cooperative. Volunteers will gain training and experience in community building, intentional gathering, and the solidarity economy. Upcoming roles include but are not limited to:
Community Organizer
Radio Show Programmer
Cookbook Managing Editor
Photo Archivist
…and more!
If you’re interested in contributing your skills and working with a team of thoughtful, creative individuals to build a more diverse, equitable, and sustainable model for food, arts, and cultural production—we encourage you to apply! Each volunteer cycle lasts 3 months, with the option to renew. Stay tuned to our next newsletter for a full description of all open roles and details on how to apply.
Happy Family Night Market's 2022 programs are made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
