Membership

Being a member of the Chilliwack Safe Haven is a meaningful way to make a direct and lasting impact on animal welfare in our community. As a member, you help rescue and protect cats in need while connecting with a passionate group of individuals who share your values. Membership opens doors to volunteering opportunities, advocacy, and a role in decision-making, as well as access to exclusive resources and events.

Our one-member, one-vote governance structure means your voice plays a direct role in guiding the direction of our organization and its mission. It’s a fulfilling way to be part of something bigger—a compassionate, dedicated cause that is changing lives. We also encourage you to share our work with your friends and family. The more members’ voices and hands we have, the more animals we can help. Together, we can grow our community and continue to create lasting change.

In fact, BC Gaming Grant eligibility is based on having members who vote and participate.  Because of our members, we can apply for Gaming Grant funds every year.

There are some requirements to becoming a member.  If you volunteer, foster or donate to the Haven, you are eligible to apply.  We review applications and you will be informed upon acceptance. We also review the membership list at the end of every year to ensure members still qualify.

The fee is $10 per year, due in January of each year.  We do not prorate your fee, however, applications that are accepted in December will be applied for the following year. 

To confirm age of majority

Authorizations

Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Personal Information By applying for or maintaining membership in the Society, a member acknowledges and consents to the Society collecting, using, and disclosing the member’s personal information as required or permitted under the British Columbia Societies Act and the Personal Information Protection Act (British Columbia). Without limiting the foregoing, the member consents to: a) the inclusion of the member’s name and contact information in the Society’s register of members, as required by the Societies Act; b) the use of the member’s personal information for purposes reasonably related to the administration, governance, and activities of the Society; and c) the disclosure of personal information where required by law or where reasonably necessary for the Society’s internal affairs, including inspection rights granted to members under the Societies Act. The Society will not collect, use, or disclose a member’s personal information for purposes unrelated to the Society’s activities without the member’s consent, except as permitted or required by law.
Member Good Faith and Conduct Good Faith Conduct By becoming or remaining a member of the Society, each member agrees to act honestly and in good faith in relation to the affairs of the Society. Without limiting the foregoing, members agree to: a) exercise their membership rights in a manner consistent with the purposes of the Society; b) not knowingly act in a way that is harmful to the Society or contrary to its bylaws or policies; and c) use any Society information obtained through membership, including information obtained through inspection of Society records, solely for purposes permitted under the British Columbia Societies Act and in good faith in relation to the Society’s activities. Nothing in this section creates fiduciary duties for members or limits a member’s lawful right to express dissent, propose changes, requisition meetings, or otherwise exercise rights granted under the Societies Act.
Donations over $20 can receive a tax receipt please email treasurer@thesafehaven.ca to request a copy
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