Membership Pathway
How To Get Involved
The Pathway
- 01Join Meetup
- 02Answer Questions
- 03Approval
- 04Get Discord Access
- 05Find Your Zone
- 06Build Community Infrastructure
Meetup comes first. Questions come second.Discord access comes only after approval.
Join Meetup
Meetup is the official entry point into BuildMetroATL. All prospective members begin by joining the BuildMetroATL Meetup community.
Join BuildMetroATL on MeetupComplete Membership Questions
After joining Meetup, prospective members complete a short set of membership questions. The purpose is not exclusion. It is intentional community building. These questions help us understand:
- Your interests
- Your skills
- Your background
- Your reasons for joining
- How you would like to contribute
- Which pillar or area interests you most
Review & Approval
Membership responses are reviewed to ensure members understand the mission, values, and expectations of BuildMetroATL. The goal is a productive community focused on long-term infrastructure rather than casual participation.
Receive Discord Access
Once approved, members receive access to the BuildMetroATL Discord community. Discord is not public. Access is only provided after:
- Joining Meetup
- Completing the membership questions
- Approval through the onboarding process
Find Your Zone
Members connect with others in their geographic zone, building relationships with neighbors, local businesses, institutions, and organizations within their zone.
Start Building
Members begin participating through events, gatherings, pillar-based initiatives, volunteer opportunities, community projects, resource sharing, business support, and local problem solving.
Important Access Policy
All membership applications follow the same pathway. Meetup remains the primary entry point into BuildMetroATL. Discord serves as the community workspace for approved members. There is no public Discord invite.
Our Digital Community Workspace
The BuildMetroATL Discord
The central communication and collaboration platform for approved members. This is where relationships are built between gatherings and where community infrastructure is coordinated.
Zone-Based Community
Dedicated channels for all ten BuildMetroATL zones. Members connect with people who live, work, worship, own businesses, and serve in their local communities.
Know Your Zone.
Know Your Neighbors.
Build Where You Are.
Pillar-Based Collaboration
Members participate in discussions and projects across the six pillars:
- Health & Wholeness
- Education
- Finance
- Legal
- Protection
- Sovereignty
Common Questions
Membership FAQ
Answers to the questions we hear most often about joining, approval, and access.
Why do I have to join Meetup first?
Meetup is the official entry point into BuildMetroATL. It allows us to verify that prospective members are real people with genuine interest in community infrastructure. It also gives you immediate access to our public events calendar while your membership is being reviewed.
What are the membership questions?
After joining Meetup, you will complete a short set of questions about your interests, skills, background, and how you would like to contribute. These are not test questions. They help us understand who is joining and how to connect you with the right people, zones, and pillar work.
How long does approval take?
Most applications are reviewed within a few days. We read every response personally to ensure that new members understand the mission, values, and expectations of BuildMetroATL. If you have not heard back within one week, reach out through Meetup.
Why is Discord private?
Discord is our internal community workspace, not a public chat room. Access is only provided after joining Meetup, completing the membership questions, and receiving approval. This protects the quality of conversation, maintains trust, and ensures that everyone in the workspace is committed to the same mission.
Can I attend events without joining?
Most BuildMetroATL events are listed on Meetup and are open to the public. However, members who have completed the full onboarding pathway receive priority access, internal event notifications, and the ability to help plan and lead gatherings.
What if I don't know my zone yet?
That is completely fine. Many members discover their zone after joining. Once you are in the community, we will help you identify which of the ten BuildMetroATL zones you live or work in, and connect you with members already building there.
Is there a cost to join?
There is no membership fee to join BuildMetroATL. Meetup itself may have platform fees, but BuildMetroATL does not charge for membership, Discord access, or participation in community events.
What happens if I am not approved?
If an application does not meet the current criteria, we will communicate clearly and respectfully. In most cases, applicants are encouraged to attend public events, learn more about the mission, and reapply when they feel aligned with the community expectations.
The pathway begins on Meetup.
Join the community, complete your membership questions, and take the first step toward building where you are.