Membership

Membership

Joining the League is a great way to play an active role in your community and in our democracy. Our members are passionate activists who work together to create positive and lasting changes in our communities. Read the LWV Oath to Democracy. Everyone is welcome - membership is open to anyone 16 years or older. Learn more by reading the LWVODC 101 slide presentation.

When you join the League of Women Voters Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties, Inc. (LWVODC) you are also joining the state (LWVNC) and national leagues (LWVUS). 

Membership Dues

The following apply to membership dues:

  • Individual membership dues are $75/year (recommended). Miminum membership amount is $20.
  • When you join, you can indicate if you'd like to join or renew on behalf of a second person. Membership fees will be doubled ($150/year recommended, minimum $40).
  • Life members (members for more than 50 years) are exempt from membership dues.

  • Dues are distributed as follows:

    • 20% to LWVODC
    • 47% to LWVNC
    • 33% to LWVUS 

Join or Renew

You may join or renew your membership online or by check. Before your membership expires, you will receive an email notification with the option to renew.

Online

To join or renew online, click Join in the site header (or select Join/Renew in the Membership menu). You will be directed to the LWVUS membership portal. For help using the portal, watch this video. You can also use the portal to update your member profile and view past payments.

The following apply to online payments:

  • Direct bank transfer (ACH) is preferred. Have your financial institution's routing number and your account number ready.
  • Payment by credit/debit card is accepted. 
  • After paying, you will receive an online confirmation and email receipt. The payment will appear as three transactions -- one each to LWVODC, LWVNC, and LWVUS.  
  • Automatic renewal option is available.

By Check

To join or renew by check, download, print, and complete the membership form. If you prefer to provide the information manually, print the following information on a clean sheet of paper and include it with your check:

  • First and last name
  • Street address,
  • County (Orange, Durham, or Chatham)
  • Phone number
  • Email address

Make your check out to LWVUS. Mail the form and check to LWVODC, P.O. Box 3397, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-3397.  

Updating Your Profile

To update your name, address, or other information on your membership record, log into the LWV member portal.

Questions?

LWVODC offers new member orientation sessions. If you are interested, please contact us.