Become a Member

As a non-profit organization, YouthLine holds an Annual General Meeting of voting members. Members vote on certain key decisions about the organization each year, most often the approval of new Board members and the annual financial statement. Volunteers, staff, and the general public can all be members. If you have any questions, please contact us at admin@youthline.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the benefit of being a member?

Learning more about how YouthLine operates, checking in with us each year, and having a vote in important decisions at the Annual General Meeting.

When is the Annual General Meeting?

Typically the last Wednesday of September. We post the registration form about a month ahead, so please check back.

Does membership cost?

There are 2 membership streams. Class A members are 2SLGBTQ+ youth aged 29 and under.

For Class A members, membership is free.

Class B members include anyone who does not fall under Class A.

For Class B members who are not adult volunteers (i.e. members of the Board of Directors) and have not already donated this year, membership is $40.

You can pay membership dues by making a donation on our CanadaHelps charity profile page (select Membership from the Fund options)

Do I need to renew my membership each year?

Yes! We post the membership form in September, so please check back.

I want a vote but can't attend the meeting.

In that case, fill out the membership form, then fill out the proxy form to allow another attendee to vote on your behalf. The deadline is the Monday before the AGM. We post the proxy form in September, so please check back.

Membership By-Laws

3.1 Membership

Membership in the Corporation shall be limited to persons interested in
furthering the objects of the Corporation and shall consist of the applicants for incorporation and anyone whose application for admission as a member has received the approval of the Board, or a staff delegate.

3.2. Classes of Membership

Subject to the articles, there shall be two classes of Members in the Corporation, namely, Class A Members and Class B Members.

3.3 Class A Membership

Class A Membership shall be open to individuals who:
• Are twenty-nine (29) years of age or younger at the time of application;
• Self-identify as 2SLGBTQ+; and
• Have applied for Class A membership and have had their application for Membership approved by the Board, or a staff delegate.

3.3.1 Class B Membership

Class B Membership shall be open to individuals who are Members of the Corporation but are not Class A members.

3.4 Application for Membership

Application for either Class A or Class B Membership in the Corporation shall be in writing, in a form and containing such information as approved by the Board.

3.5 Acceptance to Membership

Upon review of the application, the Board (or a staff delegate) will either accept or refuse the applicant and provide written notification of such acceptance or refusal. An applicant whose application for membership is not accepted by the Board shall have no right to appeal the decision of the Board.

3.6 Transfer of Membership

Membership in the Corporation shall not be transferable or assignable.

3.7 Class Transition

If a Class A Member no longer meets the requirements for inclusion in
the class by virtue solely of their age, that Member will automatically transition to Class B member the day the Class A member reaches the age of thirty (30) years old. If a Class A Member is also a Director of the Board at the time of transition, then Section 3.7 does not apply.

3.8 Withdrawal

Any Member may withdraw from the Corporation by delivering to the Corporation a written resignation and lodging a copy of the same with the Secretary of the Corporation, such withdrawal to be effective upon receipt thereof by the Secretary.

3.9 Removal of Member

Alongside the means of termination set out in the Act, upon 30 days written notice to a Member, and after giving such Member an opportunity to be heard, the Members may, by special resolution authorize the removal of such Member from the register of Members and thereupon such person shall cease to be a Member. Any Member so removed shall have no right of appeal, but may re-apply for membership to the Corporation.

3.10 Membership Fees

The amount, method of payment, and notice of membership fees shall be set by the Board, from time to time. Class B Members shall pay a Membership fee yearly. Unless otherwise decided by an ordinary resolution of the Board, there shall be no fee for Class A Members. The Board may waive the membership fees for a Class B Member.

3.11 Voting Rights

Both Class A and Class B members shall be entitled to one (1) vote at such meetings.