Become a member

Soroptimist International is a worldwide service organization for women in management and the professions, with more than 3,000 clubs in 124 countries/territories. Soroptimist International is now the world's largest classified service organization for women, with each Club representing a wide range of occupations, talents and interests.

Soroptimists work through service projects to advance human rights and the status of women. They come from a wide diversity of cultures and circumstances. They are, however, dedicated to a unity of ideals and objects:

• the advancement of the status of women
• high ethical standards
• human rights for all
• equality, development and peace

Who is eligible?

To be eligible to be invited to membership, a woman should be working in a profession or business or other occupation of comparable status or responsibility. Recently retired or women temporarily or permanently out of work from a profession or business, and those embarking on a career are also eligible.

How to join

Why join?

Soroptimist membership offers many benefits and opportunities:

• Join an international network of friendship
• Attend meetings of any Club in the world
• Join women from many different spheres, all using their particular skills to help others
• Become aware of significant global issues
• Participate in meetings, workshops and conferences in many parts of the world
• Visit London and stay at the Soroptimist Residential Club
• Friendship Grants for Soroptimists (and partners) to visit other countries (see The International Soroptimist for details)
• Open Heart - Open Door: a highly successful initiative from Soroptimist International of Europe. Give or receive hospitality to/from fellow Soroptimists in over 50 countries. Full details from www.soroptimisteurope.org