Membership in Assistance League of Wichita is a diverse group of people transforming lives and strengthening community in Wichita, KS.
By each using their time and talents, our membership serves the mission:
Assistance League of Wichita, a chapter of National Assistance League, is a nonprofit organization of volunteers
Membership commitment is limited only by the member themself. With a diverse number of philanthropic programs in which to participate, most members maintain a steady involvement throughout the membership year and create strong bonds with the group while getting to know the broad and diverse needs of the Wichita community at a higher level. To name just a few of our many areas of labor consider marketing, cash register operation, sort and clean shop items, shop for and distribute clothing and personal hygiene goods, social media page maintenance, mentor scholarship recipients, and provide clerical and bookkeeping skills for the good of the chapter. We have a need for a such a variety of talents that few go to waste. Members work hard to improve our community in so many ways, always with a philanthropic spirit, rather than that of charity. These are only a few of the many opportunities for positive change available.
Interested parties willing to devote their knowledge, time, and expertise to the chapter may contact our chapter at info@alwichita.org. Typically, a Membership Committee Member will make contact and answer any questions and give a brief overview of our yearly philanthropic programs and activities. Voting Members participate in a tour of our facilities with introductions to some of our members. A copy of our latest Annual Report and a packet to guide the joining process will be made available with the invitation to ask any questions that might come to mind during this get-to-know you time.
There are three levels of membership you may choose from:
Voting Members pay a $65.00 annual fee and participate in a one-time Orientation and Training meeting. Along with receiving a monthly newsletter, these members are encouraged to attend the Monthly General Membership Meeting, exercise full voting rights and support the Mission of ALW. The amount of time committed to ALW is up to the member. They are encouraged to not only become a committee member of a project, but to grow into a committee chair or advance to Board leadership. These members receive a one-time gift of a name tag and ALW shirt, and also receive a membership directory for each year they are a paid member. These members are the hardworking backbone of ALW.
Non-Voting Members pay a $95.00 annual fee and are the moral and financial support behind the philanthropy of ALW. They are welcome to attend the Monthly General Membership Meeting, receive the monthly newsletter, and provide aid to the philanthropic goals of the chapter. These members are excused from attending activities and are not allowed to serve as Board members. Non-voting members receive a one-time gift of a name tag (local members) and a membership directory for each year they are a paid member.
Community Volunteers, intended as a temporary status in ALW, receive a monthly newsletter, are welcome to attend the Monthly General Membership Meeting, do not have voting rights and are not allowed to hold Committee Chair or Board member status. They provide hands-on support in countless ways and can purchase a nametag, an annual directory, and an ALW shirt.
To join, request a paper application at info@alwichita.org, pick one up at the Thrift Shop, or complete the online form.
This information will reach the Membership Vice-President and the wheels will begin rolling towards an experience that is both rewarding and challenging.