There are three ways to join the VFW Auxiliary: National Member At Large, Department Member At Large, or a Local Auxiliary Member. See the descriptions below and choose the one that is right for you.

 

National Member At Large:

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

Fill out a National Member At Large Application or contact us for more information.

Department Member At Large:

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

Fill out a VFW Auxiliary Membership/Member Transfer Application or contact us for more information.

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Members At Large – Rights of:

National Members At Large and Department Members At Large May:

• 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 Members At Large and Department Members At Large May Not:

• 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.

• 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 local Auxiliary.
• The local Auxiliary will investigate your eligibility and vote to accept or reject your application.
• 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.