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JOIN ECON, BECOME A MEMBER

All civic organizations, informal groups and individuals based in Europe who work with community organizing are eligible to become ECON members and may apply to do so.

There are three types of membership:

  • Full membership – for organisations (150 euros per year) – (has the right to vote in decisions)
  • Associate membership – for organisations (75 euros per year)
  • Individuals and informal group membership (20 euros per year)

MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

Before applying for ECON membership, please review the information below to verify you meet the membership criteria.

  • Being individuals or organisations that self-identify as European
  • Being a community organiser or having a focus on community organizing projects.
  • Submitting a complete membership application form according to membership type.
  • Agree with ECON’s vision, mission, values, objectives and internal rules and procedures
  • Confirm their ability to engage in ECON in English as a working language.
  • Paying annual membership fee based on membership type (see membership fees)
    Participate actively in ECON’s network

MEMBERSHIP COMMITMENT

  • Paying ECON’s annual membership fee in due time
  • Participate actively in ECON’s network
  • Respecting ECON vision, mission, values and rules
  • Get written approval for using ECON visual identity

AS AN ECON MEMBER, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO…

  • Be invited to the ECON General Assembly
  • Be informed about ECON activities, projects, initiatives, and events
  • Participate in ECON activities, meetings and events
  • Use ECON’s visual identity prior written approval
  • Be nominated to be elected in ECON’s board.
  • Initiate and join national and international projects with ECON **
  • Run or nominate persons to be elected in ECON’s board.**
  • Participate in decision making and vote in the ECON General Assembly.*
  • Vote, nominate persons, elect and to be elected on ECON board*

*Only full members **Only organizations

APPLYING FOR ECON MEMBERSHIP

If your organization  or group is interested in becoming a member of ECON please follow the steps below:

  1. Submit the membership application form at through the links provided
  2. Wait for a confirmation from ECON  board
  3. Pay the membership fees (if approved by board)
  4. Get voted by ECON members at the General Assembly (only for organisations)

For questions, clarifications and further information, you’re welcome to contact: organizing.europe@gmail.com