The Junior League of Syracuse (JLS) welcomes a new groups of women to join our membership on a rolling admissions basis. Please refer to our events page for the most up to date listing of New Member Training class days and times. For more information, email membership@jlsyracuse.org.

What are the eligibility considerations?

Prospective JLS members must:

• Be 21 years of age or older
• Possess an interest in volunteerism, a commitment to community service, and an interest in developing her potential for voluntary community participation

What are the benefits of Junior League membership?

As a JLS member you will:

• Be empowered to improve our community through various stages of collaborations, from planning through implementation and assessment
• Develop leadership skills through formal and experiential training
• Participate in networking and social activities
• Build lasting friendships
• Utilize skills through membership and committee engagement
• Become a part of an international organization of over 150,000 women, The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI)
• Be eligible to transfer your membership to other Leagues

Responsibilities of JLS membership:

Prospective Member

• Attend one of our recruitment events
• Complete the New Member Application

New (Provisional) Member

• Pay new member dues by the first new member meeting (currently $100^)
• Sign Letter of Agreement
• Complete new member training course (curriculum is subject to change)
• Support the JLS fundraiser(s)
• Pay next year’s league dues* by April 15th of new member year (currently $100^)
• Be voted into membership upon successful completion of new member training curriculum, following which new members will become active members

Active Member

• Pay annual dues* by April 15th for the following League year beginning July 1 (currently $100^)
• Support the JLS fundraiser(s) in the form of participation and financial support at the levels approved by membership
• Support the new member class as needed
• Actively participate in assigned League placement (committee, chair, or board position)
• Attend a minimum of five general membership meetings (GMMs), held the second Tuesday of each month
• Participate in community collaborations/projects/programs

* Payment plans available

^ Dues are subject to change