From July 2010 we have introduced some changes to our membership package, including:
- FREE membership category threshold inceased to £30,000
- New membership category Eight for non UK individuals
Further details can be found in our new 2010 membership brochure.
How do I join?
If you qualify for a free membership or can pay by card you can join online here and get immediate access to our members only area and online magazine.
Alternatively you can download, print and complete an application form and post it to our office.
Need help?
- Try visiting our FAQ section
- Call our Membership helpline on 020 7520 8949 (10am - 4pm)
- Email the team at membership@volunteeringengland.org
Why join us?
If you involve volunteers in your work and care about the future of volunteering then find your voice and be part of our national movement.
In addition to this; our annual membership package entitles you to the following exclusive benefits:
- Volunteering magazine
- Information service
- Members' only content on our website
- Fortnightly enewsletter
- Discounts on events and management tools
- Member events
- Free insurance advice and policy discounts with BJK Insurance.
For a full list of membership benefits click here.
Who are our members?
Membership is open to all organisations and individuals operating in England.
Our ever-growing membership body is comprised of many types of organisations and individuals and covers a broad spectrum of sectors including; Health and Social Care, Sport, Education, Arts and Heritage, Finance, Governance and Volunteering Infrastructure.
Membership fees
Our membership fees are set on a sliding scale based on your organisation's annual turnover, with a fixed price for Volunteer Centres (VCQA or seeking) and individuals. Free membership is available to those organisations with a turnover of less than £30,000.
| Full membership fees |
| Annual turnover* | Category | Annual cost (VAT inc) | If paid by Direct Debit** |
| £0 - 30,000 | One | FREE | FREE |
| £30,001 - £100,000 | Two | £59 | £51 |
| £100,001 - £250,000 | Three | £124 | £116 |
| £250,001 - 1 million | Four | £152 | £144 |
| £1 million and over | Five | £192 | £184 |
| Volunteer Centres (VCQA***) accredited, or seeking |
| N/A | Six | £124 | £116 |
| Individuals**** | | | |
| N/A | Seven | £59 | £51 |
| Non UK individuals | | | |
| N/A | Eight | £40 | £32 |
* If you are a new organisation then select a category based on expected turnover for this financial year.
** Pay by Direct Debit to save on time and money and help us reduce our costs.
*** Volunteer Centre Quality Accreditation.
**** Please note that the benefits attached to an individual membership will not apply to an organisation.
