Membership Information

Volunteers participate in ASSISTANCE LEAGUE of Kansas City within the following classifications of membership:

Active Chapter Members participate in and support the philanthropic programs and fundraising activities of the chapter with a substantial time commitment (minimum 76 hours a year), and with financial support as well as a small annual dues. They agree to attend meetings, vote, hold office. Although memberships are accepted throughout the year, there will be a new member orientation event in August.

Associate Members participate in and support the philanthropic programs and fundraising activities of the chapter following less demanding requirements. They are welcome to participate in service when their time allows it, but there is no minimum time requirement. They may attend meetings, but may not vote or hold office.

• Associate Members are former Active Chapter or Auxiliary Members who have given at least three years active service. They pay a small annual dues.
• Community Associate Members are interested individuals in the community who want to be a part of ASSISTANCE LEAGUE of Kansas City, but who cannot consistently commit time. They pay a small annual dues.
• Partners of ASSISTANCE LEAGUE (PALS) are spouses of Active Chapter Members. They volunteer whenever possible, and pay a small annual dues.

Auxiliary Members participate in and support the philanthropic programs and fundraising activities of the chapter by fulfilling the auxiliary requirements.

• Heartland Auxiliary is the professional women's auxiliary of ASSISTANCE LEAGUE of Kansas City. Heartland Auxiliary Members commit to a minimum of 30 hours of service annually, and pledge financial support as well as a small annual dues. Heartland Auxiliary has an open membership with emphasis on a yearly membership drive in November.
• Assisteens^® Auxiliary is a teenage auxiliary of ASSISTANCE LEAGUE of Kansas City, which is open to 7th - 12th grade children. Members pay a small annual dues. The Assisteens received certification from ASSISTANCE LEAGUE^® in August of 1999.