> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://spiritdao.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://spiritdao.gitbook.io/docs/learn-more/membership/member-onboarding.md).

# Member Onboarding

SpiritDAO member onboarding occurs in small cohorts and combines self-guided learning and group discussions.

The onboarding contains both required and optional components. It takes about three and a half hours to complete all the necessary aspects of the process, four and a half including the optional content.

**Voting within the DAO is reserved for those who dedicate the focus and energy necessary to complete our onboarding process**. Token-holding members are not required to participate in the onboarding process.

For more details about our onboarding process, [<mark style="color:yellow;">visit our collaboration hub</mark>](https://app.charmverse.io/spiritdao/page-7514451482475966)<mark style="color:yellow;">.</mark>&#x20;

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