> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://work.equalcare.coop/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://work.equalcare.coop/the-bylaws/members/supported-members/why-join.md).

# people supported - why join?

You can see more about the general benefits of being a Member of Equal Care Co-op [here](/the-bylaws/members/what-the-co-op-does-for-you.md). These benefits are specific to Supported Membership:

(a) Preferential access to volunteer support.