Title: For Individuals
Author: mfucilli
Published: September 16, 2024
Last modified: April 3, 2026

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# For Individuals

## Join today!

Membership gets you access to our workshops and equipment, but more importantly,
you become a part of the community. We’re welcoming to both the complete beginner
and the seasoned pro. Regardless of experience, we’re all here to hone our skills,
to learn, and to encourage others as challenges arise.

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, members also have a say in how we operate through annual
elections, where we vote on board members, bylaws adjustments, and major policies.

## **Choose your member level!**

We offer several membership levels, each with different access times and benefits.
No long term commitment – your level can easily be changed at the end of a billing
period. Annual memberships are discounted – 12 months for the price of 11!

## Weekday Maker

 * **$70/month**
 * Weekday (Mon-Fri, 8a-6p) access to building and equipment
 * Discounts on select classes
 * access to members-only events
 * Eligible for Storage rentals
 * Voting privileges

[Join Here](https://www.tvcog.net/civi/new-member-signup/?output_format=md)

## Nights & Weekends Maker

 * **$70/month**
 * Weeknight (5:30p – 10p) and Weekend (10a – 10p) access to building and equipment
 * Discounts on select classes
 * Access to members-only events
 * Eligible for Storage rentals
 * Voting privileges

[Join Here](https://www.tvcog.net/civi/new-member-signup/?output_format=md)

## Super Maker

 * **$110/month**
 * 24/7 access to building and equipment
 * Discounts on select classes
 * Access to members-only events
 * Eligible for Storage rentals
 * Voting privileges

[Join Here](https://www.tvcog.net/civi/new-member-signup/?output_format=md)

## Maker Family

 * **$120/month**
 * 2 adults (immediate family members) and up to 3 children under 18.
 * Same privileges as Maker
 * Each adult gets voting rights
 * Available at the “Weekday” and “Nights and Weekends” Maker levels. Access times
   determined by level.

[Join Here](https://www.tvcog.net/civi/new-member-signup/?output_format=md)

## Super Maker Family

 * **$200/month**
 * 2 adults (immediate family members) and up to 3 children under 18
 * Same privileges as Super Maker
 * Each adult gets voting rights

[Join Here](https://www.tvcog.net/civi/new-member-signup/?output_format=md)

## Associate

 * **$10/month & $25/day**
 * Pay-per-day access. Each Day Pass is $25, valid until midnight on the day requested.
   Passes are manually activated by Staff.
 * Discounts on select classes
 * Access to members-only events
 * No voting privileges

[Join Here](https://www.tvcog.net/civi/new-member-signup/)

# FAQ’s

#### Can I cancel if it’s not for me?

Yes, absolutely. All you have to do is cancel your membership in the Member Portal
before your monthly dues payment is processed. The shortest membership length we
can do is a month.

#### Can I change my membership level?

Yes! Just let us know before your next dues payment is processed.

#### Can I get a refund if I don’t use my membership?

No. We don’t offer refunds on membership dues.

#### You’re going to think I’m crazy, but I’d like to build [insert crazy project here] in your space. Can I do that?

Probably! Best to start a conversation with info@tvcog.net to be sure, though. We’ve
seem plenty of odd projects. We may need to set some ground rules, but we’ll do 
our best to accommodate.

#### I want a membership but I can’t afford it! Do you offer financial assistance?

**TVCOG does offer financial assistance!** Assistance through our Community Access
Fund programs is available for individuals with demonstrated need and for businesses
meeting certain criteria. [Learn more and apply here](https://www.tvcog.net/programs-events/caf/).
If you don’t qualify for these programs, you can volunteer in exchange for membership
dues credits after being a member for one month. Volunteers can earn up to 50% off
memberships through volunteer credits.

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[The Innovation Center at Saratoga](https://innovationcentersaratoga.org/), and 
[Launchbox Flexible Warehouses](https://launchbox.co/#pickYourSize) have come together
to create a Reciprocal Makerspace Membership Discount. Members of these organizations
can now receive a 20% reciprocal discount on membership dues, with Launchbox offering
the special first-month-free promotion for Warehouse Suite and Private Office memberships.

To take advantage of the discount, email info@tvcog.net.