Membership

Palms International Volunteering is a unique, independent and democratic organisation focussed on achieving cost effective and relationship-based capacity building in communities of our neighbouring nations. 

As you know, we are not funded by the Australian Government, which means that our direction and focus is determined by our members and partners through our member-elected Board.  Members are an essential part of achieving Palms’ vision and mission .  Members contribute ideas largely through our AGMs and Strategic Review process.  

New Opportunities for Member Engagement:  

• WhatsApp groups to encourage connection between returnees from various partner regions.  Any member is welcome to join those groups (please let Cass know by calling us 02 95605333 or emailing palms@palms.org.au).   We encourage anyone to post to those groups with interesting events or observations, and to use it as a way to gather for special occasions.  
• The revival of the ‘regional rep’ system of Palms to encourage local gatherings – perhaps working towards a celebration of ‘Palms Together Day’ and/or developing a local project as was previously done by ‘Palms clusters’ pre-Covid
• A nation-wide ‘Community of Practice’ which might meet online once a quarter to share projects and gain peer feedback and support.  This was facilitated last year for Neighbours without Borders alum, who found it invigorating and connecting. If you are interested in this please let us know (again via Cass, or by calling Soraya). 

Palms growth depends on a diversity of perspectives.  Membership is for anyone pleased to contribute their spirit and wisdom to Palms’ ongoing development.  

The fee structure indicated is designed to cover governance costs, as well as the costs of engaging and servicing members throughout the year.  

Complimentary membership is available to:

1. current Palms Program Participants and
2. those who have provided significant contributions (monetary and/ or in-kind) in the last 12 months

If one of these categories describes you, click here to claim your complimentary membership.

Otherwise, pricing for Palms membership in the coming FY2025-26 remains as follows:

• Single: $96
• Single concession $48 (student/pensioner)
• Couple: $144
• Couple concession $72 (student/pensioner)

Please make payment by either Electronic Bank Transfer (EFT) or Credit Card.

ELECTRONIC BANK TRANSFER

Bank transfers avoid bank and card fees to deliver more funds to the program.

To make a transfer via your mobile phone:

1. Open your banking app
2. Select the account you want to pay from
3. Select Pay and then add new payee
4. Use this PayID: palms@palms.org.au (instead of entering a BSB and account number)
5. Enter Amount
6. Under description enter ‘membership’
7. Select Pay now

Alternatively, you can organise a transfer of funds with help over the phone or in person at your bank. If you need our BSB and Account Number please call us on 02 9560 5333.

CREDIT CARD