At a Kiwanis Club event, an older official hands a blue branded baseball cap to a young man and woman standing at a podium. A blue polo shirt and documents sit on the lectern. In the background, a diverse group of members stands around circular tables, smiling and clapping in front of a Kiwanis International banner

Become a Member – Make an Impact

Across the world, more than 7,000 Kiwanis clubs unite as a powerful force for serving children and strengthening communities. Every club is locally led—each with its own traditions, priorities, and ways of making an impact.

Here in Christiansburg, we’re proud to be one of the largest Kiwanis clubs in Virginia, with over 80 members. Our weekly meetings typically welcome about 30 attendees, and there’s always room at the table for someone new.

Membership is open to anyone who wants to build a stronger community, serve the youth and citizens of Christiansburg, and help advance the mission and goals of Kiwanis.

Types of Membership (need further info)

  • Full
  • Corporate
  • Senior

Attendance That Fits Your Life

We value your time! While attendance isn’t mandatory, we love seeing our members as often as possible. Can’t make a meeting? You can easily earn make-up credit by staying active in the community:

  • Attending Kiwanis Board Meetings
  • Working on any Kiwanis service project
  • Volunteering for community activities
  • Helping other local non-profit organizations
Complete Your Application Now

Membership Cost

Dues: $38 per month.

New member requirement: A minimum of two months of dues ($76) is due with a new membership.

After joining, dues may be paid:

  • Monthly
  • Quarterly
  • Biannually
  • Yearly

What your dues include

  • A new Kiwanian hat and shirt
  • The cost of meals at each meeting

Questions about dues or payment options? Please reach out—our membership team will be happy to help.

Benefits of Joining

Volunteering with an organization like Kiwanis does more than feel good—it does good! Research consistently shows that volunteering can strengthen social connections, support mental well-being, and contribute to greater happiness, self-esteem, self-worth, and overall life satisfaction.

Many members also find that serving with Kiwanis helps them build valuable life skills—especially communication, teamwork, and leadership—that can carry over into professional growth and new opportunities.

Who Joins Kiwanis?

Our members believe in service. We care about children. And we care about our community—because it matters.

Kiwanis members are people like you: friends, neighbors, and volunteers who want to make a difference. Like many long-established civic clubs, our membership today is mostly older and mostly white, with a smaller number of women and members from diverse backgrounds. We’re grateful for the dedication that has sustained the club over the years—and we’re also working intentionally to broaden who is at the table.

A festive scene featuring Santa Claus standing by a decorated Christmas tree, reaching into a large gift bag for a group of children, including a young white boy in a blue striped shirt. Diverse Kiwanis members in blue polo shirts, including a Black man and woman, look on and assist with additional gift sacks in a warmly lit hall.

We warmly encourage younger adults, women, and people from underrepresented communities to join us. Your voice, your perspective, and your energy make our club—and our service to children and families—stronger. And one of the best parts is seeing what we can accomplish when we work together.