Application - Lay Leader Renewal

Applications are processed on a rolling basis, and the application process typically takes 2-4 weeks to review, approve, and issue credentials. You can speed up the process by ensuring all fees are current.

Our standard procedure includes the following steps:

Staff will check your application and paid fees.
Staff schedules and completes phone interview.
Your application and summary of the phone interview will be reviewed by The Humanist Society Board of Directors.
The Board reviews applications on a weekly basis.
You will be notified via email with instructions for any necessary final steps once the Board has reached a decision.

Lay Leader Renewal

Individuals endorsed as a Lay Leader are acknowledged for their leadership with the humanist community. Lay Leaders are representatives of humanism acting within the bounds of the Humanist Society’s statement of ethics and code of conduct. They have demonstrated a commitment to serving the humanist community and/or representing humanism within interfaith settings. Lay Leaders might organize meetings and discussion groups of local humanists, might work with interfaith coalitions, or might coordinate community service and other volunteering initiatives.

Qualifications:

Strong understanding of humanism and commitment to humanist values
Demonstrated leadership experience; preferably in humanist groups and settings
Plan for using endorsement (include in application, discuss in interview)

Humanist Lay Leader Endorsement Renewal Requirements:

Completed Renewal Application
Active American Humanist Association Membership
Phone Interview
Approval from THS Board of Directors
Current on $100 Annual professional fee

Renewal is required following 2-year initial endorsement, which is then valid for a 5-year period.

The final decision on endorsement is made at the discretion of The Humanist Society Board of Directors, and endorsement renewal may be denied for any reason.

Legal Name*

First NameLast Name

Name (If different from Legal Name)

Pronouns

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Email*

example@example.com

Previous Residence (if changed within the last 5 years)

Are you a member of the American Humanist Association?*

YesNo

How long have you been an AHA Member?

NOTE: AHA membership is a requirement for endorsement, and you will be expected to maintain your membership for as long as you are endorsed with The Humanist Society.

If your membership has expired please renew Here.

Are you a member of an AHA Chapter or Affiliate?*

YesNo

What is the name or your group?

Please describe in detail your involvement:

Would you be interested in joining one (if available in your area)?

Current profession or occupation? Please describe your work with some precision; single word responses are too vague:*

How do you define your role as a Humanist Lay Leader? In what ways do you function as a Humanist Lay Leader?*

The Humanist Society encourages endorsees to seek continuing education that will help broaden one's understanding of humanism and inform one's work. This includes (but is not limited to); books, articles, lectures, conferences, online courses, onsite courses, group facilitated discussions.

What educational opportunities have helped inform you since your last certification?*

The Humanist Society adheres to the Humanist Manifesto III. Please review the Humanist Manifesto prior to answering the following question.

How has your definition of humanism expanded and/or grown as a result of your work as a humanist professional and continuing education?*

Please comment on anything else about yourself that you believe would help us evaluate your application:*

Ethical Code of Conduct

I acknowledge I have read and will continue to abide by The Humanist Society ethical code of conduct*

Yes

I verify that all information submitted in this application is true to the best of my knowledge and that I understand falsifying information will result in denial of endorsement*

Yes

Lay Leader Renewal Application

Personal Information

Qualifications

Acknowledgements