Become a Member

What It Means to Be a Member

Being a member means contributing to a collective effort to improve awareness, strengthen support, and ensure the voices of individuals and families impacted by BPD are heard.

Every membership matters. Every voice matters.

Join us in building a future where individuals living with BPD — and their loved ones — are fully supported, understood, and represented.

Membership Options

Choose the membership that feels right for you. Every member matters!

PLEASE NOTE: Payment of membership fees is due by March 1st each year if you wish to vote at the Annual General Meeting for the same year.

Eligibility

Members must be at least 19 years of age and a resident of British Columbia.

How to Become a Member

To become a member, simply choose your membership plan and fill out the relevant form, paying your membership fee. We remind all prospective members that memberships are valid for one year only and must be renewed annually by March 1 to remain active.

Accepted Payment Methods:

We accept payment via:

  • E-transfer (preferred method)

  • Cash

  • Card (including PayPal)

Please note that even if you pay your membership fee by e-transfer or cash, you must still fill out the relevant form to confirm your membership!

Supporting Member
‍ ‍$10/year

Help sustain this work and drive meaningful change.

Your membership helps the BPD Society of BC:

●      Expand awareness and education efforts to reduce stigma.

●      Support individuals and families navigating BPD.

●      Engage with communities, partners, and government to improve understanding and access to care.

●      Advocate for more inclusive policies and services that recognize the needs of those living with BPD.

Your membership includes:

●      Voting rights (AGM, Board, bylaws) on issues that determine our direction.

●      Updates on our work and progress.

Every dollar can help to create meaningful change.

Membership fees are due by March 1st annually.

Community Member
‍ ‍ $2/year

Be a part of the community.

Your membership includes:

●      Voting rights (AGM, Board, bylaws) on issues that determine our direction.

●      Updates on our work and progress.

Membership fees are due by March 1st annually.

Payment by E-transfer

To help your full contribution go directly toward supporting our programs, advocacy, and community work, we encourage e-transfer where possible.

Even small differences in processing fees can add up — choosing e-transfer helps ensure more of your contribution directly supports individuals, families, and advocacy efforts across British Columbia.

To pay by e-transfer:

  • Choose either the ‘Supporting Member’ or ‘Community Member’ membership plan.

  • Pay the appropriate membership fee for your chosen plan by sending the correct amount to info@bpdbc.ca using e-transfer.

  • Fill in the membership form.

Payment by Cash

To pay by cash:

  • Choose either the ‘Supporting Member’ or ‘Community Member’ membership plan.

  • Pay the appropriate fee to a member of the organization (for example, before or after one of our peer support group meetings).

  • Fill in the membership form.

Payment by Card

To pay by card, simply:

  • Choose either the ‘Supporting Member’ or ‘Community Member’ membership plan.

  • Fill in the membership form below, the end of which will invite you to pay the fee associated with your chosen plan.