Assistance League of Sonoma County is an all-volunteer, nonprofit, membership organization that is comprised of multi-talented people working together to fulfill its mission.  We are an organization whose members served 19,707 hours last year to fund and operate our philanthropic programs.  Our volunteers are dedicated to improving the lives of Sonoma County residents through hands-on programs. Membership is open to those who wish to be of service to the community and have the time, creativity and passion to volunteer.  The joy of giving is expressed through extraordinary programs chosen to meet the specific needs of the community.

Join the members who volunteer with Assistance League of Sonoma County.   Choose from the thrift shop, philanthropic programs and committees that interest you and would benefit from your special skills.  Make a difference in your community by sharing your enthusiasm and extending a helping hand while making new friendships that will last a lifetime.

Become one of us!  Join an incredible group of volunteers who are dedicated to making a difference in their community.

Assistance League of Sonoma County Chapter Membership

Assistance League is a membership organization with an annual dues fee of $75.00. Members support and participate in the philanthropic programs and fundraising activities of the chapter by serving on program committees, working in the Thrift Shop (front or back room), participating in the fundraising activities of the chapter and/or serving in leadership roles to monitor and further the success of the Assistance League of Sonoma County’s philanthropic programs. The member determines the number of hours volunteered and frequency. Members follow their individual skills and interests to find the place they most enjoy serving within the organization.

Voting Members:

• Support the mission of the chapter.
• Meetings with socializing time are on the third Thursday of every month 9:30-12:00 except July, August and December. A December gathering is scheduled with no business agenda. Both voting and nonvoting members attend meetings and gatherings.
• Support and participate in the philanthropic programs and/or fundraising activities of the chapter.
• Have the right to vote on chapter business and hold office.
• Pay annual dues of $75.

Nonvoting Members:

• Support the mission of the chapter.
• May serve on chapter committees, including acting as appointive chairman.
• Attend chapter meetings as non-voting members and attend chapter social gatherings.
• Pay annual dues of $90.

Community Volunteers:

• Support the mission of the chapter.
• Assistance League of Sonoma County benefits from the participation of interested community volunteers who offer their time and special skills to the chapter. These individuals, though not chapter members, provide talent and community support.
• Might assist with a special event, such as a member activity or special shop event.
• Might offer specialty skill services to the chapter, such as a skill that enhances the valuing or processing of donated items.
• Might be business owners or professionals in the community donating time or services to the chapter.

Other Financial Commitments:

Per our nonprofit articles of incorporation, the income, assets and property of the Assistance League of Sonoma County are irrevocably dedicated to charitable purposes and no part of the net income, assets or property of the organization shall ever inure to the benefit of any member thereof, or to the benefit of any private persons. As such, the member may be requested to pay toward all or part of the cost of special meals, member social events, and donate a suggested $5 toward food and drinks provided at membership meetings.