Membership qualifications and application process: 

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to individuals committed to volunteering and community service.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Organizations, companies and individuals.

Commitment

• Willingness to participate in a minimum of 20 hours of service activities quarterly.
• Attend meetings and events to support the organization's mission.

Volunteering to interact with students? You will need to:

• Complete a simple application form detailing personal information, areas of interest, and availability for volunteer work.
• Consent to a background check to ensure the safety and integrity of the organization.
• Attend an interview with a member of the membership committee to discuss interests, skills and expectations.
• Participate in a mandatory orientation session to learn about the organization’s mission, programs, and member responsibilities.

Approval and Dues

• The membership committee reviews the application and interview notes.
• Upon approval, pay a nominal membership fee to cover administrative costs. 

Tiered Membership Dues

Bronze Level: $50 per year; Student: $25

• Basic access to volunteer opportunities
• Monthly newsletter

Silver Level: $100 per year: Student: $50

• All Bronze benefits
• 5% Discount on event fees/ merchandise
• Priority registration for popular volunteer opportunities

Gold Level: $350 per year

• All Silver benefits
• 10% Discount on admission to all events/ merchandise
• Recognition on the nonprofit's website and annual report
• Exclusive networking opportunities
• Awarded 1 vote.

Organizations Membership

• Small Organization (under 10 employees): $450 per year
• Medium Organization (10-50 employees): $2,500 per year
• Large Organization (over 50 employees): $5,000 per year.

Benefits:

• Access to volunteer opportunities for all employees
• Organizational recognition on the nonprofit's website and materials
• Opportunities for partnership and collaboration on community projects
• 10% Discount on admission to all events/ merchandise for employees.
• Awarded 1 vote per organization.

Active Membership

• New members are added to the membership roster and included in all communications.
• Receive a welcome packet with volunteer guidelines, a calendar of events, and information on how to get involved.