Membership

For 100 years, the Junior League of Syracuse (JLS) has welcomed women from Central New York to join together to improve our community. We are a diverse group of women, but we all have one common attribute: dedication to improving and sustaining the Syracuse community through volunteerism and leadership.

The Junior League of Syracuse reaches out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest and commitment to voluntarism. The JLS is over 250 women strong and ever-growing. Our membership includes business owners, working mothers, professional women and stay-at-home moms from diverse backgrounds, all committed to improving their community and developing the potential of women.

The JLS is part of a larger organization, The Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI). Since its founding in 1901 by social activist Mary Harriman, The Junior League has evolved into one of the oldest, largest, and most effective women’s volunteer organizations in the world, encompassing more than 150,000 women in 292 Leagues in four countries.

 

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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)

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