diff --git a/bot/src/cogs/galtinn.py b/bot/src/cogs/galtinn.py
index 01f210d..c7d1486 100644
--- a/bot/src/cogs/galtinn.py
+++ b/bot/src/cogs/galtinn.py
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ class Galtinn(commands.Cog):
 
         self.init_db()
 
+        self.membership_check.start()
         self.verification_cleanup.start()
 
     def init_db(self):