Membership

There are three ways to join the VFW Auxiliary: National Member At Large, Department Member At Large, or a Local Auxiliary Member. Choose the one that is right for you. Fill out an application or contact us for more information.

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National Member At Large

$50/year

Annual dues are $50.00 per year.
Completed membership application, proof of eligibility and payment of annual dues must be sent to National Headquarters.

Department Member At Large

Varies by state

Annual dues vary by Department.
Completed membership application, proof of eligibility and payment of annual dues must be sent to the Department Treasurer.

Local Auxiliary Member

Varies by Auxiliary

Annual dues vary by Auxiliary.
Completed membership application, proof of eligibility (only if veteran is not a member of the same Post), and payment is sent to the local Auxiliary.
The local Auxiliary will investigate your eligibility and vote to accept or reject your application.

Members At Large — Rights Of

What you can and can’t do

National & Department Members At Large — May View list

Visit Auxiliary, County Council, District, Department (state) or National meetings, but is unable to enter into any discussion during the business session of these meetings.
Participate or volunteer in National Programs.
Receive a Cancer Grant, if eligible.
Purchase self-pay insurances and burial benefits.
Participate in member benefits received through the mail, e-mail or listed on the National website.
Receive VFW Auxiliary Magazine and e-newsletter.

National & Department Members At Large — May Not View list

Hold an office at the Auxiliary, County Council, District, Department (state) or National level.
Be a Delegate to any County Council, District, Department or National Convention and therefore cannot vote (i.e., vote on Resolutions).
Qualify for certain group insurance plans.

Local Auxiliary Member — Additional Rights & Opportunities View list

May attend Auxiliary, County Council, District, Department (state) or National meetings, and is allowed to enter the business session of these meetings.
May hold an office at the Auxiliary, County Council, District or Department (state) level.
May be a Delegate to the National Convention.
May participate in any of the National Programs and earn Auxiliary, District, Department (state) and National Awards.
May qualify for Cancer Care Plus Insurance Program (Cancer Insurance).
May receive a Cancer Grant, if eligible.
May purchase self-pay insurances and burial benefits.
May participate in member benefits received through the mail, e-mail or listed on the National website.
May receive VFW Auxiliary Magazine and e-newsletter.