Some of the Network members and other delegates at the Trento congress in September 2024.
Homeshare is a simple but brilliant idea – it is the exchange of services : housing for help in the home. Homesharing enables two unrelated people to share a home and their lives for their mutual benefit. Companionship and mutual support are at the heart of homesharing – not financial gain. A homesharer provides support and companionship to a householder in exchange for free or low-cost accommodation.
The Homeshare International Network aims to support programmes across the world, whether new or well-established. The Network is essentially a learning community that enables members to:
share news and information
develop good practice
share tools and resources
work cooperatively for mutual benefit.
Homeshare programmes’ commitment When joining the Network, member programmes commit:
to provide a reliable and high-quality matching service;
to promote the concept of homeshare as an integral part of housing and community support services;
to support homesharers and householders;
to share information and work together, for greater efficacy;
to achieve recognition and acceptance of homeshare as a valid service in the provision of support to people in their own homes.
The process of working together All members of the Network agree to work with other members in a way that inspires trust, fosters information exchange and results in successful outcomes both for Homeshare International and homeshare programmes.
The Homeshare International Network will operate in a culture of continuous improvement and will review the effectiveness and value of the Network.
Membership is open to homeshare programmes and to organisations and individuals who support the homeshare concept of the exchange of services : housing for help in the home. These include:
homeshare programmes anywhere in the world;
those organisations or individuals planning to start a homeshare programme;
national networks of homeshare programmes;
organisations that support the aims of the Network
Members benefit from the use of the Homeshare International logo, signposting from our website, the advice and support of colleagues, and “first-to-know” information about our events.
Homeshare International Membership Benefits
Subscriber
Annual Fee
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£ 45
£ 150
News updates / emails
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Annual Report
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Participate in HI polls
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Featured on HI website
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Engage with other Homeshare organisations around the world
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“HI in Conversation” sessions
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Use of HI Member logo
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Contribute news, organisational updates and case studies
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Members Only content on website
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Newsletter
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Promotional tools
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Join in research activities
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Advance Registration for World Homeshare Congress
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Community of Practice
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For more details on the various levels, tap the Membership type below:
Subscribers
Subscribers are individuals who are interested in homeshare and want to learn more about it. They receive information through emails and are among the first to learn of new development and events. They have the opportunity to participate in our Congresses and other activities, and may be given an opportunity for input on specific subjects.
People who are interested in starting a new Homeshare programme should join as Subscribers or Associate Members in order to keep informed of new developments.
Any individual or non-homeshare organization may register as an Associate Member. They support the concept of homeshare as a service model and contribute to the awareness and education about the nature of Homeshare and its benefits.
This membership level brings together:
individuals with an interest in homeshare, who are yet to establish a programme
researchers and academics in associated fields
any potential partner organisation working in a related field
They may
join in research activities
use the HI logo on their website and printed materials
participate in some virtual gatherings
join the HI Facebook and Linked-In groups
be listed on the HI website
access some restricted content on the website
have input and advanced registration at the World Homeshare Congresses
Members of the Network can show their support for our work by displaying our Member logo on their websites and other materials. A link to the logo will be sent to members when they have paid their first annual subscription. Any member who fails to renew their subscription must remove the logo from their website.
Membership fee: £ 45 / year + donation if desired Join the Network
Core Members
HI Network Core Members are Homeshare programmes and networks which come together to engage with other Homeshare organisations around the world. Programmes of any size and stage of development (new or established, local/regional or national) that provide homeshare matching services may apply to join the Network. Homeshare networks are umbrella organisations that represent / support local homeshare providers, assist new programmes to develop, and advocate for homeshare.
They agree to the terms of the HIN Charter, enjoy numerous benefits and have the opportunity to participate in several activities to extend the cause of homesharing throughout the world:
featured display of their programme information on the HI website
access to the Members Only content on the HI website
Members Only resource library
good practice guides
opportunity to participate in research
marketing supports such as Homeshare SHOUT! tool kit
right to display HI member logo on their websites and other promotional material
opportunity to contribute news items, organisational updates and case studies for publication on the HI website
advance registration at World Homeshare Congresses
access to all “HI in Conversation” sessions
Members of the Network can show their support for our work by displaying our Member logo on their websites and other materials. A link to the logo will be sent to members when they have paid their first annual subscription. Any member who fails to renew their subscription must remove the logo from their website.
