Join Us

Interested in membership?

 

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

Prospective Member

    • Attend one of our recruitment events (see our events page for upcoming events)

 

  • Complete the New Member Application
  • Complete new member training course
  • Pay new member dues (currently $100^)
  • Sign Letter of Agreement
  • Be voted into membership upon successful completion of new member orientation, following which new members will become active members

Responsibilities of JLS membership: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 & are pro-rated if you join after January of the league year (which runs July – June)