New Members

We’re currently not accepting new members, and we strongly prefer to meet individuals in person before considering them for prospect status.

However, if you're interested in joining in the future, all prospective members must meet the following criteria:

Membership Requirements

Canadian Citizen
- An exception might be made for exceptionally talented permanent residents.
28 years of age or older
- We prefer people with both work and life experience who are better able to teach and handle the stress of the work.
- Professionals without dependents (i.e., child-free), who are able to dedicate time, focus, and energy to the demands of membership
Possess a technical, STEM, or comparable degree, including:
- Nurses, social workers, paramedics
- Mechanics, electricians, plumbers
- IT professionals, engineers, surveyors
- Artists, musicians, craftspeople
- Cooks, butchers, bakers
- Teachers and educators
- Counsellors and therapists
- Firefighters and EMTs
- Agricultural workers (farmers, greenhouse operators, permaculturists)
- Foresters and conservationists
- Metalworkers and welders
- Carpenters and woodworkers
- Tailors and leatherworkers
- Linguists and translators
- Logistics and supply chain specialists
- Urban planners and architects
- Communications and media specialists (writers, videographers, designers)
- Drone operators and UAV technicians
- Craft brewers and distillers
Physically capable of fulfilling tasks required by our mandate
- Members are encouraged to be physically fit, active, and trained in self-defense or martial arts
- Able-bodied status is required, as the work can be physically demanding
- Exceptionally knowledgeable individuals may be considered on a case-by-case basis
Two non-family references attesting to moral character:
- One professional reference
- One personal or academic reference (e.g., from a teacher)
No current or former law enforcement (LEO) affiliation
- Due to the nature of our work with vulnerable populations, we do not accept applicants who are or have been police officers
- Many of those we serve may not feel safe around law enforcement
No violent criminal history. A copy of your criminal record will be required.

We do not discriminate and follow Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Each applicant is assessed on their merit, character, and alignment with our mission.

Prospecting Priority

We prioritize applicants from:

Veterans
New Canadians
First Nations peoples

These groups often bring unique insight, resilience, and a grounded understanding of the challenges their communities face.

Prospecting Process

A “Prospect” wears a modified version of our patch — the top and bottom rockers only, along with a front patch labeled “Prospect.”

To earn full membership, a prospect must complete the following:

650 Hours of Volunteer Work

This is not social time — these hours must directly contribute to our mission, such as:

Driving or transportation support
Collecting supplies or donations
Teaching or mentorship
Any needed task contributing to our operations

Build a mode of transportation

Each prospect must construct one of the following:

A bicycle
An electric bicycle (e-bike)
A modified street-legal motorcycle

Details:

Must be built from an owned, used, donated, or salvaged base
Demonstrates the ability to learn skills, follow instructions, and complete a project
The completed vehicle may be kept or donated

Additional expectations:

All members are encouraged to hold a valid driver’s license
Each member should have access to personal transportation
- We have a small stipend to help members build or acquire modes of transportation.

Full Membership

Once a Prospect completes both the service hours and transportation build, they become a full member.

They choose a nick name
They receive the full 3-piece patch
Membership is for life unless a member engages in conduct unbecoming of their role, in which case they may be expelled.

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