Volunteer
Membership
Assistance League of Greater Wilmington is an incredible group of volunteers who are dedicated to making a difference in our community. Assistance League offers unique volunteer opportunities that fit your interest and time. A variety of fundraising activities is conducted throughout the year. Members are encouraged to support these activities through committee activity and participation. An active group of members also work to obtain grants to fund philanthropic programs.
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Three Reasons To Join Us
SERVE
Make a difference in their lives.
GROW
Challenge yourself to learn something new that will help our community.
ENJOY
Meet new friends, work together.
Get Started
Assistance League holds monthly meetings and anyone interested in learning more about our organization is welcome to attend. Interested persons can also contact the VP Membership for additional information. To join Assistance League, potential members must attend orientation and pay their dues at that time. Dues are $75 plus an orientation fee to join, and then $75 per year after joining.
Meetings
Regular meetings are usually held on the first Tuesday of each month from August through May.
Rewards
The rewards of Assistance League of Greater Wilmington membership are many, with opportunities to form new friendships and gain personally through the enrichment and gratification received through its many activities. When you join Assistance League, you do something for yourself as well as for others. Assistance League chapters have developed over 750 philanthropic programs to meet the needs of the communities they serve.
More Information
Our chapter is part of a nationwide network of chapters, 95 strong. Assistance League is an all-volunteer, nonpolitical, nonsectarian, nonprofit organization. Membership is open to all regardless of race, color, creed or ethnic background, as long as the member complies with the responsibilities of membership.
Member Responsibilities
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Pay annual dues
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Agree to a background check
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Agree to log into the LeagueLink member application often
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Have an email address
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Attend new member orientation
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Attend Thrift Shop orientation
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Attend majority of the regular membership meetings
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Support the Thrift Shop by staffing in the front room, working in the backroom and/or donating items to be sold. Working two shifts per month is expected
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Participate in at least one philanthropic program
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Participate in other fundraising events and activities
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Keep record of volunteer hours and submit your hours monthly
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Join a Standing Committee if desired
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Read monthly newsletter
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Respond to chapter emails
If you are interested in knowing more about becoming a member of Assistance League of Greater Wilmington, please fill out the following
Membership Interest Form.
You will be contacted by our Membership Committee.
Here is the Information for you to review before your Orientation Meeting.
Member Handbook and Information
Serving New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender Counties since 2008