Application (Renewal)

About the Process:

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and typically take 2-4 weeks to complete. To ensure timely processing, please:

Submit all required information
Ensure your annual professional fees are up to date.
Maintain an active American Humanist Association (AHA) membership Here

All fees must be current before your application for renewal will be considered. To pay by check, make checks payable to “The Humanist Society” and mail it to:

The Humanist Society
1821 Jefferson Place NW
Washington, DC 20036

Process Overview:

1. Staff review your application, and fee status

2. A virtual interview will be conducted

3. Your application and interview summary are reviewed by The Humanist Society Board of Directors

4. You’ll be notified of the Board’s decision and next steps via email.

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

Humanist Lay Leader Endorsement Renewal Requirements:

Completed Renewal Application
Active American Humanist Association Membership
Virtual 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.

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)

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 the American Humanist Association?

How long have you been an AHA Member?

Are you a member of an AHA Chapter or Affiliate?

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

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

Lay Leader Renewal Application

Personal Information

Qualifications

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