Membership is open to all organisations with an interest in volunteering. There is no fee. By becoming a member you add your voice to support volunteering. To become a member we ask that your organisation values the contribution of volunteers, is committed to good practice in volunteering and supports the Agency's Principles of Membership.

Principles of Membership:

• Volunteering encourages civic participation and demonstrates active citizenship.
• Volunteering is an expression of the individual's freedom to choose.
• Volunteering is unwaged and benefits from being a reciprocal gift relationship that meets the needs of organisations and volunteers.
• Volunteering promotes inclusion and should be open to all.
• Volunteering enables people and communities to influence and contribute to social change.
• Volunteering works best when it is guided by good practice.

As a member of the Agency you will receive:

• Membership Certificate.
• Regular volunteering news through Newslink Online.
• A calendar of training opportunities through Training E-Circular.
• Access to tailored training provided by experienced and knowledgeable staff.
• Voting rights (Ordinary Members only).
• Information and good practice resources/standards.
• Networking opportunities.
• Input to consultations.
• Policy and research briefings.
• Connection to national and regional campaigns and initiatives.

If you value the contribution of volunteers and want to be part of the voice for volunteering, become a member.

Ordinary Membership - Organisations directly concerned with work in the voluntary field. Only ordinary members are entitled to vote at annual general meetings. Only organisations within Northern Ireland can become ordinary members.

Associate Membership - Professional bodies, trade unions, private sector, public sector, statutory bodies, local authorities, district councils, government departments, organisations outside Northern Ireland or those pursuing activities which are compatible with the work of the Agency.