Woodsworth teens, become a member when you turn 16!

✅ Eligibility for “Turning Sixteen” Membership Process

You may apply for membership through the “Turning Sixteen” process if:

  • You are between 16 and 19 years old, and

  • You grew up in Woodsworth, meaning you lived here before you turned 16, with your parents or guardian, and

  • You are a child of a member or a member is your guardian, and Woodsworth is your principal residence

  • If you move in after your 16th birthday, you follow the regular long-term guest process for membership.
Membership criteria

Applicants should have:

(a) An understanding of co-operative principles and member participation

(b) A positive attitude towards living in a community with people from different social, economic and cultural backgrounds and have a commitment to treating other members with respect

(c) An interest in contributing to the operation and life of the co-operative

(d) A willingness to accept their responsibilities as co-operative members

(e) Indication of permanency or long-term commitment to the co-operative

📝 Turning Sixteen Application Process (Special Process)

  • Attend an information session (watch for the announcement in the Weekly or email: woodsworthmembership@gmail.com)

  • Bring proof that Woodsworth is your main home

  • What else must you bring these documents to the information session

    –  Photo ID        – No LTG agreement needed

  • Application must be co-signed by the other members in your unit

  • Board approval is required, but:

    • No formal interview

    • No credit check or income verification

    • No long-term guest agreement needed

Once approved, you become a full member with:

  • The right to vote in general meetings

  • The right to run in most elections (must be 18+ to run for Board)

  • The right to apply for your own unit after 2 years of being a member

🚫 If You Don’t Apply

  • You automatically become a Long-Term Guest (LTG)

  • LTGs do not have voting rights or membership privileges.

  • If your family moves out, you must also leave.

❗️What If You’re Already 20 years old?

  • If you lived in Woodsworth before you turned 16, you can still apply, but not through the Turning Sixteen process

    • No need for a long-term guest agreement

  • If you moved in after age 16, you can apply for membership through the regular adult process, but: