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BECOME A MEMBER
DFW-CHW Membership Options
Community Health Workers (CHWs) & CHW Instructors can join our Association as a student, individual CHW or CHW Instructor, or as a Partner Organization. Each membership type has its own set of Member Benefits (PDF).
Please note: Your application will not be complete until payment has been submitted.
CHW/ CHW Instructor
Benefits include:
Free continuing education trainings and information
Free professional development workshops
Opportunities to receive compensation for engagement in community outreach projects
Employment opportunities sent directly to your email
Monthly/bi-monthly CHW updates
A supportive environment that advocates for CHWs
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Access to a network of CHWs across the DFW area
Access to community resources through the association
CHW Students
This membership is for individuals currently in a CHW certification course.
Benefits include:
Access to continuing education trainings and information
Access to professional development workshops
Opportunities to receive compensation for engagement in community outreach projects
Employment opportunities sent directly to your email
Monthly/bi-monthly CHW updates
A supportive environment that advocates for CHWs
Access to a network of CHWs across the DFW area
Access to community resources through the association
CHW Ally
Benefits include:
Access to non-certified continuing education trainings and information
Access to professional development workshops
Opportunities for community service
Employment opportunities sent directly to your email
Monthly/bi-monthly CHW updates
Opportunities to advocate for CHWs
Access to a network of CHWs across the DFW area
Access to community resources through the association
Membership Renewal
Don't forget to renew your membership and provide updated contact information.
Organizational Partnership
Organizations and CHW Training Centers that choose to join as a group receive additional benefits that include:
Opportunity to share events and information about the organization with association members
Events and information about your organization included in quarterly association newsletter
Representation from partner organization at every association meeting
Membership for 2 CHWs who work within the organization
Logo and name on newsletters & social media
Resource table at quarterly meetings
Opportunity to share information about the organization with association members though 5 minutes of podium time at one quarterly meeting
Membership Support
Learn how the DFW-CHW Association provides support for its members through the Professional Development Scholarship Fund and Member Relief Funds.
Events & Past Projects
The DFW-CHW Association offers engaging professional development events including four quarterly meetings annually, an annual conference, and other continuing education classes. We also provide a range of opportunities to participate in various CHW-led projects, the following is a a glimpse of the projects we’ve worked on and some events held to-date.