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. Fill out an application or contact us for more information: Membership Application
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.
- National Member At Large Application
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.
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.
Local Auxiliary Member:
- 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.
Find a local Auxiliary in your area or contact us for more information.