{"id":3108,"date":"2024-07-20T13:23:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-20T11:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sunce.itlaganini.org\/en\/?page_id=3108"},"modified":"2026-03-12T11:16:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:16:59","slug":"become-a-member","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/en\/join-in\/become-a-member\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a member"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Croatia is a land of preserved natural treasures, seas and coastlines, and vibrant local communities \u2013 that\u2019s our vision.<br>If you dream the same, help us make it happen and become a member!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of your age, education, or profession, we share a common goal: to improve society\u2019s relationship with the environment and nature. <strong>Our members enjoy priority support in asserting their right to a healthy environment and addressing issues related to Sunce\u2019s areas of work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunce members can <strong>participate in projects and educational programs organized by Sunce and its partner organizations<\/strong>. They are entitled to discounts on Sunce\u2019s products and those of our partners, as well as access to educational materials in our library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunce organizes a variety of events, including fairs, conferences, roundtables, and clean-up actions. These opportunities allow you <strong>to meet like-minded individuals and experts while building your personal and professional networks<\/strong>. Participating in Sunce\u2019s activities can enhance your CV and improve your employment prospects. Connect, gain experience, and demonstrate your commitment to sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through active membership and volunteering, you <strong>directly contribute to the development of society and help create a better future<\/strong>. Join clean-up actions, make donations, and support projects that have a positive impact on environmental conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/en\/membership-request\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Fill out Membership Request<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pexels-akil-mazumder-1072824-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"za\u0161tita-prirode-i-okoli\u0161a\" class=\"wp-image-13525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pexels-akil-mazumder-1072824-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pexels-akil-mazumder-1072824-480x300.jpg 480w, https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pexels-akil-mazumder-1072824-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pexels-akil-mazumder-1072824-500x313.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pexels-akil-mazumder-1072824.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forms of membership that differ in the rights and obligations of members are:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All members of Sunce have the right to be informed about the work of Sunce, to participate in the sessions of the Assembly and to be regularly informed about the status of their membership. The obligations of all members are to respect the provisions of the Statute and other acts of Sunce, to respect the decisions of Sunce authorities, to preserve the reputation and promote the work of Sunce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The types of membership, which differ in rights and responsibilities, are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Active Membership<\/strong> \u2013 members of Sunce who have the right to vote at the Assembly of the Association and actively participate in projects and activities of the Association. Such people become the active members by the decision of the Executive Board at the written request of the members, provided that they are people who contribute to the work of the Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Regular Membership<\/strong> \u2013 members who can participate in projects, educational programs of Sunce and partner organizations, and have access to our library. Regular members pay an annual membership fee on a regular basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong>Supporting Membership<\/strong> \u2013 members who support our work through a one-time annual membership fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <strong>Honorary Membership<\/strong> \u2013 members who have made a significant contribution to Sunce\u2019s development and work, or whose actions and lifestyle have promoted environmental protection, nature conservation, sustainable development, and social engagement, thereby contributing to Sunce\u2019s mission and goals.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Membership in the Association will be terminated upon your request or exclusion by the Management Board of the Association for non-compliance with the Statute or gross violation of the Association <strong>Ethical Codex<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Membership_categories_Sunce-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Membership_categories_Sunce-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Membership_categories_Sunce-480x300.png 480w, https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Membership_categories_Sunce-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Membership_categories_Sunce-500x313.png 500w, https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Membership_categories_Sunce.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to become a member?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A member of the Association Sunce can become any person who supports the <a href=\"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/staging\/en\/about-sunce\/why-are-we-here\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>vision<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/staging\/en\/about-sunce\/what-we-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>mission and goals<\/strong><\/a> of the organisation and agrees with the provisions of the Statute and the Ethical Codex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By submitting a filled <a href=\"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/en\/membership-request\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Membership Request<\/strong><\/a> and paying a one-time membership fee, you become a permanent member of the Association Sunce. Members who volunteer for 10 hours or more are exempt from membership fees for the current year. New members, if they apply for <a href=\"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/staging\/en\/join-in\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>volunteering<\/strong><\/a> in the Association (by filling out what is their <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/BjYiG2qdNhD2wH9K8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Statement of Interest in Volunteering<\/strong><\/a>), are also exempt from membership fees for the current year, and are obliged to pay it if for some reason they did not volunteer for 10 hours or more in the current year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The annual membership fee is 10 EUR for employees and 5 EUR for unemployed, students and retirees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Your membership fee is a direct support to nature and environmental protection and a contribution to sustainable development!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choose a method of paying the membership fee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Payment of membership fees is possible via general payment slip, mBanking and from abroad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16050\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"554\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Membership10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Membership10.png 554w, https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Membership10-500x264.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 554px) 100vw, 554px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"293\" height=\"154\" src=\"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16017\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/en\/payment-slip\/\">PAYMENT SLIP<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"tw-target-text\">Instructions for paying via a general payment slip at the bank or post office.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/en\/mbanking-membership-fee\/\">mBanking<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"tw-target-text\">Instructions for paying the membership fee by scanning the barcode in the bank&#8217;s mobile application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/en\/payment-from-abroad\/\">FROM ABROAD<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"tw-target-text\">Instructions for paying membership fees from abroad with SWIFT code.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Please note: to become a member, you must complete the membership application form and pay the membership fee. We cannot record you as a member without a completed application!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>For help with membership, feel free to contact us at our e-mail address <a href=\"mailto:info@sunce-st.org\"><strong>info@sunce-st.org<\/strong><\/a>, phone <strong>+38521360779<\/strong> or mobile <strong>+385913607790<\/strong>. If you wish to come to the office of the Association we are free on <strong>Thursdays from 12 to 2 PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Croatia is a land of preserved natural treasures, seas and coastlines, and vibrant local communities [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22306,"parent":3106,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3108","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3108","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3108"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3108\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37600,"href":"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3108\/revisions\/37600"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3106"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22306"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sunce-st.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3108"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}