Candidates for membership in the MVSOA must be legally appointed as a Veterans Service Officer, Director of Veterans Services, or a staff member of a local Veterans Service office, and must be an employee of a city, town, or district, meeting all requirements of said position in accordance with MGL Chapter 115. (Categories 1 and 2)
Members of the Association in good standing, upon retirement or termination from their position in a city, town, or district without cause, upon a vote of the Association at any meeting, may be designated Honorary Lifetime Members. (Category 3)