Join the Guild

Why join YAEL

Stand with women facing the law

Whether you'd like to support the fund, you're seeking help with a women's-rights matter, or you'd like to lend your skills, we're glad to hear from you. Inquiries about assistance are always treated in confidence.

Help women access the legal system with support behind them
A vote at general meetings and a say in how YAEL is run
The chance to nominate for, and serve on, the board
Our periodic newsletter and invitations to events
Use your skills legal research, events, communications, admin and more

Membership

How to become a member

Membership is open to women who support YAEL's purposes. To become a full member, you'll:

be a woman
complete the Board's application form
agree to a $10 guarantee toward YAEL's property if it winds up (during your membership or within 12 months after)
pay an annual membership fee (set each year at the AGM)
sign a declaration of support for YAEL's purposes

What membership gives you:

one vote at a general meeting; the ability to nominate for the board; the periodic newsletter; the ability to volunteer for roles and committees; and all privileges under the YAEL constitution.

Volunteer roles

Lend your skills

Members can take on a role that suits them. All roles are voluntary and unpaid, and most can be done remotely and around your own schedule.

Legal research & writing

Help research matters and prepare clear information. Suited to law students, paralegals and lawyers.

Type: Legal · Commitment: Flexible · Location: Remote · Unpaid volunteer

Events & fundraising

Help plan and run events and fundraising activities that build awareness and grow the fund.

Type: Non-legal · Commitment: Flexible · Location: Australia-wide · Unpaid volunteer

Communications & social media

Help share YAEL’s work across X and Facebook, and tell our story.

Type: Non-legal · Commitment: A few hours a month · Location: Remote · Unpaid volunteer

Newsletter

Help write and produce our quarterly newsletter for members and supporters.

Type: Non-legal · Commitment: Quarterly · Location: Remote · Unpaid volunteer

Administration & support

Help with the day-to-day that keeps a volunteer-led charity running.

Type: Non-legal · Commitment: Flexible · Location: Remote · Unpaid volunteer

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Ready to join us?

Become a member, take on a role, or simply support the work every bit helps a woman stand up for her rights.