The Village of Takoma Park is a grassroots organization of neighbors helping neighbors. We want members to feel comfortable about continuing to live in their homes.
Is there a membership fee?
Yes, the fee is $25 per year per person. The fee helps cover administrative expenses such as insurance, web hosting fees, refreshments at events, and two part-time staff, and is intentionally low so as not to be an obstacle to membership. The Village seeks to supplement dues revenue with funding from grants and with tax-deductible donations. Please call 301-646-2109 if you wish to join but the fee poses a hardship.
How can I pay my annual dues?
When you join or renew, you will have the option of paying by secure credit-card transaction, or printing an invoice and mailing a check payable to Village of Takoma Park to Village of Takoma Park, PO Box 11420, Takoma Park, MD 20913. If you're unable to pay by check or credit card, please call us at 301-646-2109 to make arrangements to pay your dues in cash.
Can I be a member AND a volunteer?
Definitely! We hope that many members will also be volunteers. To both join and volunteer, please go to Member Signup .
Do volunteers need to pay the membership fee?
We do hope that all volunteers will be able to pay the $25 membership fee, to help the Village cover the cost of insurance and other administrative costs. If this poses a hardship, please contact us.
How will I know when it's time to renew?
You will receive an email notice prior to a year from the date you last paid your dues. If you don't have email, you'll receive a notice by mail.
Do I need to live in Takoma Park to be a member?
There is no residency requirement for Village membership, but you DO need to live in the City of Takoma Park or zip code 20912 (in Montgomery County) to receive Village services.
Aren't some of the services already available through the City of Takoma Park or Montgomery County?
Yes, the County and City do provide many services and programs for older and disabled residents, so there is some overlap. A goal of the Village of Takoma Park is to complement the County and City services, to help members learn about and fully utilize them, and to provide greater access to help within the home.
Is there a minimum age for members?
No, there's no minimum age for membership, although there IS a minimum age (55) for receiving services. Adult members with disabilities who live in Takoma Park or zip code 20912 (in Mont. County) may receive services regardless of age.
How will I know if and when a request for service will be filled?
Those requesting transportation through the VillageRides program will receive a phone call from a volunteer driver. Response time for other requests will vary depending on the nature of the request and availability of volunteers.
Is there a membership directory?
Because of concerns about privacy, the membership directory is not made public, even on the "just for members" site.
How can I join?
Go to "Join" and click on "Member Signup". Those without computer access can request a membership form by calling 301-646-2109.