We would love for you to join us!
Is AWCA for me?
- New to the Amsterdam area? AWCA will make your new city feel more like home.
- Working full-time? AWCA will give you activities and friends outside the office.
- A long-time expat? AWCA will help you refresh and renew your Dutch experience.
- Humanitarian at heart? AWCA will help connect you with your local community.
What do I get?
- Events: Access to events throughout the year.
- Activities: Continue your hobbies and find interesting ways to spend your time.
- Online community: Get answers to your questions and connect with other members.
- AWCA Communications: Receive Tulip Talk, our newsletter, and email bulletins to stay up to date.
- Discounts: Receive discounts at local businesses through the Benefit Partner program
AWCA has five types of membership
AWCA welcomes members year-round. Dues are collected annually on July 1. A pro-rata fee applies for first-time members ONLY if you join between January 1 and May 31.
Full Membership
Are you an American woman living in the Netherlands or the spouse/partner of an American citizen? Then you qualify for Full Membership. The membership fee is €100 per year.
Associate Membership
We also invite non-American women to join the AWCA! Associate Membership is for women who do not qualify for Full Membership but have an affinity for or association with the United States. Women who are fluent in English, residing in the Netherlands and connected to the U.S. in some way are welcome to join. The membership fee is €100 per year. Examples of links include:
- You have lived in the U.S.
- You have relatives who work or study in the U.S.
- Working for an American company (applicant or partner)
- You are a former member of another American Women's Club
- You are a daughter or mother of a member
- You are a citizen of other North American countries
Contact us to see how you might fit in with our club if you have a connection not mentioned here. Currently, Associate Members are limited to 25% of AWCA membership. As such, your application needs to be approved by the Board.
25 & Under Membership
Young women are also encouraged to join! We offer a 25 & Under Membership to Full or Associate Members 25 years old or younger when joining the club. When a member renews and is 26 years old as of July 1, they will then pay the regular club membership dues. The membership fee is €50 per year.
20+ Membership
In acknowledgment of their commitment to the club, all members in good standing with the AWCA for a total of 20 years or more automatically receive a 20+ Years Membership. The membership fee is €50 per year.
Alumni Membership
Are you leaving the Netherlands but want to keep in contact with your AWCA sisters? We offer Alumni Membership to all members who are:
- Former Full or Associate Members
- Resident outside of the Netherlands
The membership fee of €17 per year lets you maintain access to:
- Members-only Facebook groups
- AWCA website
- Tulip Talk (electronic)
- President's Updates and Representative's emails
You are also welcome to attend events when you are in Amsterdam!
This membership (formerly known as the Non-Resident Membership) is a non-voting membership and is not eligible for any funding or sponsorship.
(Please note that there is an additional fee for processing PayPal/credit card payments.)
Not sure if AWCA is right for you?
Learn more about what we do by attending up to two activities as a guest. Would you please email membership@awca.nl to find out how?
Once you have attended two activities, you'll need to become an AWCA member to participate further. Hopefully, we will have you convinced!
