To qualify for membership of Soroptimist International, an individual should meet one of the following criteria:

• Be working in a profession or business or in an occupation of comparable status or responsibilities to those of a person working in a profession or business. A member who meet this criteria is considered a "Regular" member.

• Be recently retired from or temporarily or permanently out of work from a profession or business or an occupation of comparable status or responsibilities to those of a person working in a profession or business. A members who meet this criteria is considered a "Retired/Unemployed" member.

• Be Embarking on a career in a profession or business or occupation of a comparable status or responsibilities to those of a person working in a profession or business. A members who meet this criteria is considered an "Embarking" member.

Members are expected to:

• Attend club meetings

• Be financially responsible for paying annual club dues and region dues

• Participate in club service projects and fundraisers

• Serve on club committees of their choice

NOTE: In the United States and Brazil, because of public accommodation laws, men may be invited to membership. This option is not available to clubs outside of Brazil or the United States since Soroptimist International is a service organization for women in management and the professions.