Become A Member

PLEA actively seeks membership from individuals who:

support PLEA’s goals, programs and participants;
are willing to provide their perspectives and advice to the agency;
are current or former participants of one or more of PLEA’s programs and services;
are current or former volunteers of the agency;
are former employees of the agency;
live or work in the communities the agency serves; and/or
reflect the diverse communities that the agency serves.

We expect our members to:

uphold the constitution and comply with the bylaws
support the organization’s goals, programs and participants;
help ensure organizational accountability by attending the AGM and other special general meetings that may be called;
elect the Board of Directors;
maintain the accuracy of her/his/their contact information;
encourage others to join and become involved in the agency;
receive, review, and, if acceptable, approve the agency’s membership fee schedule; and
suggest revisions to existing or the creation of new benefits for members.

You may also:

Members of the agency receive the following benefits, which may change from time-to-time:

a copy of the agency’s annual report;
a regular newsletter featuring PLEA’s latest updates and stories;
advance invitations to special events;
reduced rates to attend PLEA’s ticketed (fundraising) events;
the ability to serve on PLEA’s Board of Directors, committees and working groups;
the ability to vote at the AGM, which includes electing members to the PLEA’s Board of Directors, receiving reports, and determining PLEA’s strategic directions; and
recognition in PLEA’s annual report, unless anonymity is preferred.

To apply submit a completed application form to [email protected]. The membership fee is set at $0.