To become a member, please review the terms below and complete the online membership application form. 

The information we collect:

We are required to collect information about all members. This includes your name, address, postal address and the date you joined and will be stored on the member register. The register can be accessed by other members in line with the constitution. Your information will be stored for seven years from when you stop being a member.

We collect other personal or sensitive information that we do not record on the member register. This is stored securely in a password protected cloud-based file. This other information such as your gender, pronouns, professional experience and your lived experiences are collected for the purpose of targeted grant and funding applications, as well as understanding our member base. You can choose not to tell us this information. We specifically ask you on the application form if we can use this information, in a way that does not identify you, for the purpose of advocacy.

We also invite you to express interest in joining the lived experience advisory group or interest in volunteering we will reach out specifically when opportunities arise. 

By completing the form, you agree to these terms, and to support the purpose and values of Through the Unexpected. Our privacy policy is available here.

Your application will be approved manually by our volunteer team and you will receive an email once this has been completed. Thank you for your support.

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