Be Part of Something Bigger
BELN’s membership brings together people from across the Bitterroot Valley who share a commitment to strong early childhood systems.
Parents, educators, business leaders, and community members all play a role in strengthening those systems—and there’s a place for each of you here.
You don’t need to be an expert to get involved. As a member, you’ll connect with a network of people working toward a shared goal, with access to learning opportunities, events, and meaningful ways to engage.
Membership Options
Volunteer Membership
Partner with our youth-program teachers to help children learn through play, art, and nature-based activities by assisting in classrooms, reading with small groups, or helping prepare learning materials.
Join our outreach team to share BELN’s mission, distribute information, support advocacy efforts, and connect families to early learning and child care resources across the valley.
Lend your hands to keep our youth-program classrooms, playgrounds, and gardens safe, welcoming, and beautiful through light repairs, painting, gardening, and seasonal clean-up projects.
Help bring community events to life by assisting with setup, registration, family activities, and hospitality during festivals, fundraisers, and community celebrations.
Support hands-on family workshops by helping set up materials, guiding children and parents through activities, and creating a warm, welcoming environment for all participants.
Early Childhood Professional Membership
For one early educator. Access to all BELN trainings and Communities of Practice and ECP-credit workshops at no cost to you.
Annual ECP Investment: $75
For group and home licensed providers. Includes all Individual benefits, plus eligibility for provider spotlight features and small-grant opportunities for classroom materials or professional growth.
Annual ECP Investment: $125
For child care centers covering all staff at one site. Includes all above benefits, free site-wide access to workshops and networking opportunities.
Annual ECP Investment: $250
For organizations with multiple locations or a staff team larger than 15. Includes all above benefits, organization-wide membership for all employees, and an annual tailored on-site training opportunity.
Annual ECP Investment: $750
Join the effort
BELN membership lets you shape early childhood work, connect with the community, and grow as a leader. It’s about alignment, not expertise—investing in children, supporting families and educators, and strengthening the programs and systems that create lasting impact.
