How to apply

Membership is available to agencies or organizations that deliver direct or indirect services and supports to children, youth, adults and families.

If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Susan Choo, Executive Coordinator, at The Federation office to further discuss the benefits, requirements and application process. You are also welcome to participate as our guest at one of our provincial general meetings (held in March, June and November each year). This presents an excellent opportunity to learn first hand about the Federation, its role in the sector, and the benefits of belonging.

Applications are received at any time. Upon receipt of the application form and additional information, the package is reviewed by the Membership Committee and then a recommendation is made to the full membership. Ratification of membership is done by the full membership at the outset of each general meeting. This means that applications are approved in March, June and November only. Completed application packages must be received 3 weeks in advance of the general meeting to ensure that they can be processed in time for the ratification vote at the meeting.

The application package consists of an application form, a letter of reference from either a Federation member or your contract manager, new member survey form, and audited financial statements. Upon ratification, your agency will be invoiced for dues owing for the remainder of the fiscal year. You will receive at that time a New Members Orientation package with information about how to access the members section of the website, apply for insurance programs, etc.

Please contact us If you are interested in joining our provincial network or would like more information about the benefits of membership and how to apply. Susan Choo, our Executive Coordinator, will be happy to assist you.

Susan Choo, Executive Coordinator
Federation of Community Social Services of BC
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