Benefits & Fees
TRAIL offers both Full and Affiliate membership levels, reflecting the varying needs of older adults:
1. FULL MEMBERSHIP
Fees: $600/year ($50/month) for single individuals, or $780/year ($65/month) for households with two or more members. (Learn more about the moneysaving benefits of Full membership!)
Benefits and services:
- Volunteer assistance to meet needs such transportation, daily phone check-in, home services (simple repairs, limited yard work), health care services navigation and advocacy, and house checks when you are away
- Access to prescreened service providers to meet service needs beyond the capacity of our volunteers
- Participation in TRAIL-sponsored social and educational events, such as book groups, card parties, coffees, resource presentations, and group outings
- TRAIL Guide newsletter and other informative communications
- Personalized support through the Life Transition Service helps members navigate
changes in their lives
2: affiliate Membership
Fees: $130/year for single individuals and $195/year for households of two or more individuals.
Benefits and services:
- Once-yearly access to any TRAIL volunteer service (the "birthday benefit")
- Access to prescreened service providers, as described above
- Participation in social and educational activities
- TRAIL Guide newsletter and other informative communications
TRAIL strongly believes in the importance of remaining healthy and independent in the home of one’s choice, regardless of income. Our Supported Membership Program offers reduced fees to older adults who cannot afford our standard fees. These Full memberships are administered by the Executive Director and are offered to qualified individuals based on available funding.
If you believe you qualify for a Supported Membership, or if you have any questions, please contact our Member and Volunteer Services Coordinator, at 319-800-9003 or [email protected].