Membership

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time!

Are you interested in joining a Kiwanis club? Or are you a Kiwanian who is relocating and needs information about Kiwanis clubs in your in Division 23 or 45?    Well, you've come to the right place!  We can provide you information about Kiwanis.  To receive information about Kiwanis International, Cal-Nev-Ha District, and Divisions 23 and 45, plus a listing of Kiwanis clubs in your area, we ask that you please complete our convenient Membership Information Request form.  

Through Kiwanis membership, communities are improved, friendships are built, leadership skills are developed, and business contacts are made. More importantly, the lives of children around the world are changed for the better.  Learn more here.

The rewards of membership are two fold: to provide personal satisfaction and member privileges and discounts. The total member-benefit package constantly evolves to add value to each Kiwanian’s membership. Get the details by checking out our Member Benefits.

Kiwanis International has a wealth of information on membership and retention.  Here are just a few links along these lines which club officers and members may find useful. 

Club Assessment & Tabulation Template 
Club Improvements 
Member Involvement: Orientation, Induction, and Involvement 
Member Satisfaction 
Member Benefits 
Member Transfer 
Member & Club Awards 
Growth Advisors 
Retention Success Stories & Tips

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Membership Trivia

Percentage of Kiwanians born before the first Talking Motion Picture: 18%
Percentage of Kiwanians born after the first astronaut walked on the moon: 15%
Number of Kiwanians whose last name is Smith: 2,512
Number of Kiwanians whose last name is Chen: 1,294
The average Kiwanian has been a member for  9.6 years 
Average number of years for life Members: 24.7 years

Demographics

Average age of Kiwanians: 56
Average age of men: 57
Average age of women: 50
38% of Kiwanians are over 60
8% of Kiwanians are under 35
Average age of Kiwanians by geographic region:
North America 57.5
Europe 54.4
Asia/Pacific 52.0
Latin America 50.5
Africa 45.8
Kiwanians are employed in the following fields:
Agriculture 1%
Banking/Finance 34%
Communications/Media 4%
Construction 3%
Education 12%
Government 8%
Legal 4%
Manufacturing 5%
Medical 7%
Non-profit 4%
Real Estate 4%
Religion 3%
Retail 8%
Transportation 2%
Wholesale 1%
27% of members are involved in management
16% of members are partners or owners of their business
1% of Kiwanians are elected officials