Become a Member

Do you want to make a difference in your community and meet other dynamic and diverse individuals? Then we invite you to join Assistance League of Bend.

  • Member-based, 100% volunteer, nonprofit organization
  • Open to those who have the time and passion to volunteer (no minimum hours requirement)
  • Choose to be involved with philanthropic programs and fundraising events that interest you and that would benefit from your special skills and talents

In fiscal year 2023-2024, Assistance League of Bend members and community volunteers donated 14,572 hours making a positive impact on our community.

Membership Levels and Requirements:

Voting

  • Encouraged to attend monthly luncheon/business meetings
  • Serve on one standing committee each year
  • Participate in philanthropic programs and events
  • Dues are $75 per year

Nonvoting

  • Open to individuals who have been a member for at least two years
  • May participate in philanthropic programs and events
  • No requirement but may serve on a standing committee or attend monthly luncheon/business meetings
  • Dues are $100 per year

Prospective Member Process 

Prospective members are introduced to the organization through an orientation and mentoring process that includes a tour of the Chapter House and one additional training session. Orientation classes are offered in August, October, February and May. We may also offer additional orientation classes when we have more than one applicant during the same time period.

There is a one-time orientation fee of $35 to cover the cost of a background check, name tag, and key to the chapter house.
To learn more about becoming a Member, contact our Membership Chairman at membership@assistanceleaguebend.org.

Community Volunteer

If you volunteered recently, thank you. We would appreciate if you could please take a moment to submit your hours HERE! Service hours represent your time volunteered to help us accomplish our local and national goals of aiding those in need within Deschutes County.

If you would like to volunteer to help with our philanthropic programs or fundraising events but membership does not suit your needs, we invite you to become a community volunteer.  Please send an email to info@assistanceleaguebend.org  and let us know how you would like to be involved with Assistance League of Bend.

Community members who volunteer at any public Assistance League of Bend event are required to submit an application for a background check and will be responsible for the cost. It will be valid for 3 years.

This is a change in policy because our insurance company is requiring it of all members and nonmembers. The background check is easy to initiate.  Click on the link for BACKGROUND CHECK and follow the steps to complete your application.  The cost is $16.45.  You will receive an email in a couple of days from Background Investigation Bureau (BIB) notifying you that your application has been approved.