VFW Auxiliary

The VFW Auxiliary started with a small group of women who wanted to serve veterans. Today, we have more than 475,000 male and female members and more than 3,800 Auxiliaries representing all 50 states.

Membership in the VFW Auxiliary is an excellent way to show your support of America’s veterans. If you are a member, we encourage you to participate and to ask someone else to join. If you are not a member, we invite you to join us as we work to improve the lives of America’s veterans, service members and their families and communities across this great nation.

You may join the VFW Auxiliary as National or Department Member At Large or a Local Auxiliary Member. Your membership dues support the VFW Auxiliary’s original objectives by supporting the Veterans of Foreign Wars, serving veterans, service members, and their families, and spreading patriotism nationwide.

To JOIN POST 3699 Indio, please contact Auxiliary President, Mary Ryser. (760) 289-8320

Local Auxiliary Member:

  • Annual dues vary by Auxiliary.
  • Completed membership application, proof of eligibility (only if veteran is not a member of the same Post), and payment is sent to local Auxiliary.
  • The local Auxiliary will investigate your eligibility and vote to accept or reject your application.
  • May attend Auxiliary, County Council, District, Department (state) or National meetings, and is allowed to enter the business session of these meetings.
  • May hold an office at the Auxiliary, County Council, District or Department (state) level.
  • May be a Delegate to the National Convention.
  • May participate in any of the National Programs and earn Auxiliary, District, Department (state) and National Awards.
  • May qualify for Cancer Care Plus Insurance Program (Cancer Insurance).
  • May receive a Cancer Grant, if eligible.
  • May purchase self-pay insurances and burial benefits.
  • May participate in member benefits received through the mail, e-mail or listed on the National website.
  • May receive VFW Auxiliary Magazine and e-newsletter.

VFW Auxiliary Members: Access Membership Program Resources HERE.