(Please go to the section below that applies your type of membership)

New Members – Receiving Rides, but NOT Volunteering

1. Log on to the AIP-TW website at www.aiptwtx.org
2. Hover over the tab titled "New & Renewal Memberships", and then click on the submenu  "New Member Sign-up"
3. Select the membership type from the drop down menu.  “Member-Client” should be the choice in this section for non-volunteers.
4. Make a selection in the “How did you hear about us” drop-down.
5. Click “Next” and fill out the information in the Member Sign Up contact info screen.  Please make sure to include your phone number and email address.
6. Click “Next” and fill out the next page.
   1. For clients receiving rides or services only and NOT volunteering, select “No” for the first question
   2. Make a selection regarding the “Form for Receiving Rides”.  This form is on the website under the “Ride Sharing” tab. This form is mandatory for members that want to receive rides!
   3. Answer the question in the Background check section.  For members just receiving rides and not providing service, select the first answer “Not providing services or rides”.
   4. No background check is required for Member-Clients
7. Click “Next” and fill out the Interests page
8. Click “Next” and select a Username and Password for your membership.  PLEASE make a note of this information for future use!
9. Click “Next” to go to the Background Check page.  No Background check is required for Member-Clients.  Just click “I agree” to accept the AIP-TW terms of service.
10. Click “Next” and move to the final page of the application process.  Check all information for accuracy and if correct, click “Submit Application”.  This will set you up as a “Prospective” member on our site.  Someone from the board will contact you to conduct a brief interview and to review your Rider application.
11. Once your application has been accepted, you will be designated as a “Pending” member. You need to log on to the website again to pay your membership fee.  This should show up as a "Payment Due" green ($) symbol in the upper right of the page.  Please pay your fee by cash or check and you will be finished and moved to an “Active” member.

New Members –Volunteers

1. Log on to the AIP-TW website at www.aiptwtx.org
2. Hover over the tab titled "New & Renewal Memberships", and then click on the submenu  "New Member Sign-up"
3. Select the membership type from the drop down menu.  Choose: “Member & BOD”, “Member & Volunteer”, “Member & Driver”, “Volunteer” or “Volunteer-Driver”, depending on the type of membership you desire.
4. Choose a selection in the “How did you hear about us” drop-down.
5. Click “Next” and fill out the information in the Member Sign Up contact info screen.  Please make sure to include your phone number and email address.
6. Click “Next” and fill out the next page.
   1. For members or volunteers that plan to provide services, please select “Yes” for the first question.
   2. For members who are volunteering in any capacity, select the “Not receiving rides” answer in second question.
   3. Answer the question in the Background check section.  For Volunteers, select either the “Driving” or “Not Driving” option.  The background check information is in a later step.
7. Click “Next” and fill out the Interests page
8. Click “Next” and select a Username and Password for your membership.  PLEASE make a note of this information for future use!
9. Click “Next” to go to the Background Check page. Keep the AIP-TW page open, but Click on the button to be brought to the Sterling Volunteers ("SV") background check website.  Here are the instructions for the SV background check process, which can be done now or after finishing the AIP-TW process.
   1. Go to the SV website (https://app.verifiedvolunteers.com) and click on "Create Account" on the right side of the page to setup a username and password just for SV (Note: This is NOT your AIP-TW username or password!).  Please make a note of this SV username and password for future use during any renewal process.
   2. Then select “Get Verified” on the menu and “Start New Background Check”.   
   3. We use a “Good Deed Code” system to tell SV that your background check(s) are for Aging in Place-The Woodlands, and what type of check is required. 
   4. Member/Volunteer or Volunteers (non-Driving):  Our insurance coverage requires volunteers to do a general background check that is good for 5 years.  The Non-Driving volunteer "Good Deed Code" for only a general background check is: hologb5
   5. Any Driving members/volunteers - providing rides:  We are obligated to also do a check of your driving record when you join and every year thereafter.  The "Good Deed Code" for a general background check PLUS a driving check for new drivers is: ybxbbe6.   
   6. Drivers also need to fill out the driver application on the Ride Sharing tab on the website.  Please download and fill out this form, then send an email to aiptwtx@gmail.com letting us know this is complete.
   7. Once you’ve entered the Good Deed Code, follow the instructions to complete the application.  We respectfully request that all members and volunteers pay for their own background checks directly with SV, which helps AIP-TW keep its costs down.
10. Click back to the AIP-TW website page, click “Next” and move to the final page of the application process.  Check all information for accuracy and if correct, click “Submit Application”.  This will set you up as a “Prospective” member on our site.  Someone from the board will contact you to conduct a brief interview and to review your Driver application, if applicable.
11. Once your application has been accepted, you will be designated as a “Pending” member. You need to log on to the website again to pay your membership fee, if any.  This should show up as a "Payment Due" green ($) symbol in the upper right of the page if you have selected any type of “Member” type.  Please pay your fee by cash or check and you will be finished and moved to an “Active” member.  If you are a “Volunteer” or “Volunteer-Driver”, no fee is due.  

1. Log on to the AIP-TW website at www.aiptwtx.org
2. Sign in to your account with your username and password.
3. Hover over your name in the upper right of the screen, and click on “Profile” to be brought to your profile screen.
4. If you are due for renwal, in the Membership Summary section, click on “Renew”.
5. Update the information on the first two pages of the renewal process.
6. Click “Next” and make sure “No” is the answer to the first question.
7. Click “Next” and update the Interests page
8. Click “Next” and move to the final page of the application process.  Check all information for accuracy and if correct, click “Finish and Proceed to Payment”.
9. Please pay your fee by cash or check and you will be finished, and renewed for a new 12 month period.

1. Log on to the AIP-TW website at www.aiptwtx.org
2. Sign in to your account with your username and password.
3. Hover over your name in the upper right of the screen, and click on “Profile” to be brought to your profile screen.
4. If you are due for renewal, in the Membership Summary section, click on “Renew”.
5. Update the information on the first two pages of the renewal process.
6. Click “Next” and make sure “Yes” is the answer to the first question to continue to provide services and/or rides.
7. Make a selection in the Background check sections that applies to your situation.
8. Click “Next” and update the Interests page
9. Click “Next” to go to the Background Check page.  Keep the AIP-TW page open.  Click on the button to be brought to the Sterling Volunteers ("SV") background check website.  Here are the instructions for the SV background check process, which can be done now or after finishing the AIP-TW process.
   1. Go to the SV website (https://app.verifiedvolunteers.com) and log on in the Candidate section with the username and password that you used the last time you did a background check with SV.  Use the “Forgot Password” link if needed.  (Note: This is NOT your AIP-TW username or password!). 
   2. Then select “Get Verified” on the menu and “Start New Background Check”.   
   3. We use a “Good Deed Code” system to tell SV that your background check(s) are for Aging in Place-The Woodlands, and what type of check is required. 
   4. Member/Volunteer or Volunteers (non-Driving) Renewals:  Our insurance coverage requires volunteers to do a general background check that is good for 5 years.  If you have completed a general background check in the last 5 years, no further action is required.  If you are due for a general background check, the Non-Driving volunteer "Good Deed Code" for only a general background check is: hologb5
   5. Any Driving members/volunteers - providing rides:  We are obligated to also do a check of your driving record when you join and every year thereafter.  If you only need the driving check for renewing drivers use the “Good Deed Code”: z4n5h7j.    If you need BOTH the 5 year general background check AND the annual driving check, the “Good Deed Code” is:ybxbbe6.
   6. Once you’ve entered the Good Deed Code, follow the instructions to complete the application.  We respectfully request that all members and volunteers pay for their own background checks directly with SV, which helps AIPTW keep its costs down.
10. Go back to the AIP-TW website and Click “Next” and move to the final page of the application process.  Check all information for accuracy and if correct, click “Finish and Proceed to Payment”.
11. Please pay your fee by cash or check and you will be finished and renewed for a new 12 month period.  If you are a “Volunteer” or “Volunteer-Driver”, no fee is due.