Membership
Benefits
Nest members can continue to live in the home they love with the confidence that as they age they have easy access to a wide range of services screened and vetted by NEST – many offered at a discount. Members receive personalized assistance with NEST follow up to ensure that quality remains high.
Community volunteers will provide a wide range of support and connections, including help with transportation, yard work, gardening, computers, pet care and errands. Ongoing educational and social events will enrich the mind and the spirit.
Services
Just one phone number to call to arrange for all kinds of services.
Service providers will be vetted and some will offer a discounted rate for members. They are wide ranging – from home repair and home upkeep, to pet care and gardening help, to daily in-home care or assistance.
Transportation services will also be available, either offered by volunteers or by contracted vendor, for grocery shopping, medical appointments, and getting out to “Village” organized events.
Wellness and fitness programs
Staff and volunteers will help members connect to form walking groups and exercise groups. Friendships that develop through these groups are often a great help in dealing with the daily challenges of chronic illness or just to find friends to join in looking forward to each day.
Classes and discussions
Classes will be offered by staff, local health care experts and members themselves on such topics such as health and wellness, memoir writing, horticulture at home and other issues that reflect the talents and skills of the members and the NEST community.
Organized social activities
NEST members will enjoy luncheons, seminars with speakers on a wide range of issues, cultural and musical gatherings, and intergenerational activities in partnership with local schools and youth groups. Books clubs and interest groups for art or history buffs will be developed.
Strategic partnerships
Preferred provider relationships with local health care providers, fitness clubs and service organizations will add special value for village members.
Membership fees
Founding Members
Who: NE Seattle residents who join by December 31, 2012
Annual Dues: Individual: $1,000 ($500 membership/$500 donation)
Two person household: $1,200 ($800 membership/$400 donation)
Benefits:
• Can access all of NEST services beginning February 14th
• Annual membership starts May 1st for those joining prior to this date.
• Able to renew their membership at same rate for one additional year (through December 2013).
• NEST’s key member advisers for events, activities, and educational sessions
• Public recognition (per their approval) on our website, and at events
Full Membership
Who: NE Seattle residents who intend to access volunteer-based services and who want assistance accessing vetted vendors.
Annual Dues: $600 Individual/$900 2 person Household (each additional person in house is $300);
$55 monthly for an individual/$85 per 2 person household.
Benefits:
• Can access all of NEST services, including social, educational, and wellness events and activities.
• Able to renew their Membership at the same rate for one additional year.
NEST Builders
Who: NE Seattle residents who intend to participate in NEST events and activities to foster a greater sense of connection to others in their community.
Annual Dues: One payment of $300 per household.
Benefits:
• Can access all of NEST’s social, educational, and wellness events and activities.
• Able to renew their Membership at the same rate for one additional year.
Join
All ages are welcome to join NEST.
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“I think the Village Concept is a great idea and something that is an important benefit to the whole community. I would love to learn more about what you are doing and how I might be able to help.”
- Donna Bellew, Laurelhurst
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