Joining the network

Any person, group, institution, organisation or association that adheres to the Dynamo International – Street Workers Network Charter and wants to join the network, can do so, if it abides by the conditions and procedures listed in the regulations.

Based on the type of membership application, Dynamo International – Street Workers Network accepts three types of member:

Platform membership criteria

• Adhere to the values set out in the Charter.
• Bring together at least eight street social workers who work on the streets.
• Arrange meetings, consultations and exchanges of practice.
• Be a grouping with its own identity or an informal grouping supported by an existing structure.

Platform membership process :

1 – Submit the application ?

• Meet the above-mentioned eligibility criteria.
• Fill in and sign the following documents :
  • The Dynamo International – Street Workers Network Charter
  • Street social worker platform membership application form
  • Send the application to the regional coordinator for their geographical region.

2 – The application is scrutinized

• The regional coordinators scrutinize applications and in particular check that they meet the eligibility criteria, working with the technical team.
• The applicant platforms receive full information about the activities organised by the network and can be invited to Pilot Group meetings.

3 – Membership decision

• The regional coordinators then submit the applications to the Pilot Group.
• The Pilot Group debates the applications and asks for clarification. The PG can take one of three decisions: the application is accepted, put on hold, or rejected.