...a part of vs part of

[scofansnags]

Do you want to i.e. become "a part of something" or "part of something"?

Which is correct? I want to become a part of the club.
I want to become part of the club.

[engee30]

Do you want to i.e. become "a part of something" or "part of something"?

Which is correct? I want to become a part of the club.
I want to become part of the club.

I want to become part of the club is what I'd go for. Another option would be become a member of the club, but this is so banal.