Does your job involve reaching out to the community but you have limited experience in doing so?
Now more than ever, the field of public participation is being recognized as a critical part of our nation’s present and future health. By renewing your membership in IAP2 USA, you will become part of a growing movement of practitioners who are elevating the importance of quality public participation across the United States. You will gain exclusive access to members-only information, a voice in public policy initiatives representing our field, and savings for IAP2 events. Your membership entitles you to the following Specific Benefits:
- Exclusive Member Information -- Through IAP2 USA’s newsletter, blog, and other communication vehicles, members will gain access to exclusive content from peers in the field and leading partner organizations.
- Chapter Events -- IAP2 USA has already formed 11 local chapters, and is aggressively growing new chapters. Join an existing chapter or help us start a new one. Local chapters will provide a tangible peer network through which members will access regular events.
- Training and Resources -- The IAP2 training in public participation is recognized as a leading resource for practitioners and partners in the field.
Most importantly, your membership in IAP2 USA allows you to become part of a powerful peer network in the United States and across the world. Our membership includes a diverse and growing group of people who design, implement, use, and participate in public participation processes across a broad spectrum of specialties. IAP2 USA is a rich space for peer exchange, mentoring, and opportunities.
Membership is $140 for individuals and $40 for students (students will be asked to provide proof of enrollment at the time of application- unofficial transcripts can be emailed to info@iap2usa.org). Organizational memberships of two or more members are also available and fee varies by the number of memberships. Please see our Group Application Form for details.
Please feel free to call us at +1 (855) 500-5767 to answer any questions you might have.