1. Co-operative society is a voluntary association of persons formed for the purpose of promoting the interest of its members.
2. There is open membership i.e., membership is open to all. No difference is made on language, religion, caste etc. A person becomes a member by purchasing shares of the organization.
3. There is complete freedom about becoming or not becoming the member of the organization.
4. A person can join on his own free will. There is no compulsion for becoming a member.
5. He can leave the organization by giving due notice as and when he desires.
6. The opportunity of becoming a member is given to all which means cooperative organization is a voluntary organization.
7. Thus, the membership of a cooperative society is voluntary
