Membership

Slow Food is organised by local groups called Convivia. You can visit the Local Convivia section to see a list of current groups. When you join Slow Food you are joining an international organisation, not a national one. Slow Food Ireland is an entirely voluntary umbrella group that co-ordinates such things as the provision of information, membership campaigns and publicity, as well as supporting a number of nationwide initiatives, such as Edible School Gardens.

While we actively encourage people to join Slow Food, non-members are also welcome to attend Slow Food events. Most local groups advertise their events and welcome non-members. Of course, members always get a discount.

Joining Slow Food you will receive the following membership benefits:

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
- a personal membership card, valid for one year
- (or three years, in case of the triennial membership)
- the Slow Food Companion (upon first joining)
- the annual Slow Food Almanac
- a monthly electronic Newsletter
- the national Newsletter Seilide
- the opportunity to take part in initiatives organized by
- the association around the world
- discounts on the costs of books and merchandise

SUSTAINER MEMBERSHIP
- all benefits of the Individual Membership
- plus an Electronic Newsletter on biodiversity and educational projects

YOUNG MEMBERSHIP
- all benefits of the Individual Membership
- available for people under 30 years of age

COUPLE OPTION
- includes an additional membership card for a member living in the same household
- a monthly electronic Newsletter
- the opportunity to take part in initiatives organized by
- the association around the world
- discounts on the costs of books and gadgets

GREEN OPTION
- choosing this option, you will receive all communications and publications in
- electronic format, except for the membership card/s

You will support:

- the Slow Food Foundation for Biodivesity
- Slow Food Presidia worldwide, saving animal breeds, plant varieties and traditional products
- a new type of agriculture which respects the environment, human beings and taste
- a range of new educational projects in schools and wider society