WESSA
Membership
Join us and become part of a national network of environment champions
WESSA is a membership-based organisation. Throughout South Africa, our members initiate environmental and conservation projects, organise educational events and activities in their local communities and advocate for sound environmental governance.
By joining WESSA, you will be helping to provide valuable support for these volunteer initiatives, and will be part of a growing environmental network operating at a grassroots community level via our regions, branches, affiliated conservancies and Friends Groups.
WESSA members work together
to protect and care for the environment
protect and conserve
Natural habitats and biodiversity
engage with communities
to promote sustainable livelihoods
raise awareness
and promote public participation around important ecological issues
collaborate and network
with groups and organisations that have similar objectives
Our regions
Discover where we operate around our country.
Mouse over the map and click the highlighted area to learn more about each region.
We are people caring for the Earth. Want to join us?
Various types and levels of membership are available.
All fees are payable annually.
All members are required to abide by the WESSA Code of Conduct.
Individual Membership
Supporter: FREE
Although not a member of WESSA, as a supporter, you can get involved in WESSA Act initiatives to protect the environment.
Standard: R50
Standard membership includes:
- Membership certificate
- Digital WESSA Newsletters
- Calendar of Events for participation
- Volunteer opportunities
Premium: R300
Premium membership includes:
- Membership certificate
- Digital WESSA Newsletters
- Calendar of Events for participation
- Volunteer opportunities
- Free access to uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve
- Quarterly African Wildlife & Environment magazine (digital)
Group Membership
Family: R400
Family membership includes:
- Membership certificate
- Digital WESSA Newsletters
- Calendar of Events for participation
- Volunteer opportunities
- Free access to uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve (max 5 persons per day)
- Quarterly African Wildlife & Environment magazine (digital)
Friends Groups, Conservancies & Affiliates: R450
Group membership includes:
- Membership certificate
- Digital WESSA Newsletters
- Calendar of Events for participation
- Volunteer opportunities
- Free access to uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve (max. 5 persons per day)
- Quarterly African Wildlife & Environment Magazine (digital)
- Access to WESSA advisory services, learning, governance and network structures
- Authorised to indicate that you are an ‘affiliated member of WESSA’ in your promotional materials (under guidance from WESSA)
Schools/Education Institution: R300
Group membership includes:
- Membership certificate
- Digital WESSA Newsletters
- Calendar of Events for participation
- Volunteer opportunities
- Quarterly African Wildlife & Environment Magazine, including Enviro-Kids Corner (digital)
- Authorised to indicate that you are an ‘educational member of WESSA’ in your promotional materials (under guidance from WESSA)
Business Membership
Bronze: R3 000
Bronze membership includes:
- Membership certificate
- Digital WESSA Newsletters
- Calendar of Events for participation
- Volunteer opportunities
- Free access to uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve (max. 5 persons per day)
- Quarterly African Wildlife & Environment Magazine (digital)
- Section 18A Tax Donation Certificate
- Authority to indicate that you are a ‘proud corporate member of WESSA’ in promotional materials (under guidance from WESSA)
Silver: R8 000
Silver membership includes:
- Membership certificate
- Digital WESSA Newsletters
- Calendar of Events for participation
- Volunteer opportunities
- Free access to uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve (max. 5 persons per day)
- Quarterly African Wildlife & Environment Magazine (digital)
- Section 18A Tax Donation Certificate
- Authority to indicate that you are a ‘proud corporate member of WESSA’ in promotional materials (under guidance from WESSA)
Gold: R20 000
Gold membership includes:
- Membership certificate
- Digital WESSA Newsletters
- Calendar of Events for participation
- Volunteer opportunities
- Free access to uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve (max. 10 persons per day)
- Quarterly African Wildlife & Environment Magazine (digital)
- Section 18A Tax Donation Certificate
- Access to a list of WESSA conservation and education projects to fund through BBBEE and CSI/ESG portfolios
- Authority to indicate that you are a ‘proud corporate member of WESSA’ in promotional materials (under guidance from WESSA)
Platinum: R35 000
Plantinum membership includes:
- Membership certificate
- Digital WESSA Newsletters
- Calendar of Events for participation
- Volunteer opportunities
- Free access to uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve (max. 10 persons per day)
- Quarterly African Wildlife & Environment Magazine (digital)
- Section 18A Tax Donation Certificate
- Access to a list of WESSA conservation and education projects to fund through BBBEE and CSI/ESG portfolios
- Opportunities to contribute towards bursaries and sponsorships for WESSA membership to youth, CBOs and Friends Groups
- Authority to indicate that you are a ‘proud corporate member of WESSA’ in promotional materials (under guidance from WESSA)
WESSA Mobilisation and Call to Action
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