How many members do you have now? Tell me a little bit about your members.

The Junior League of Columbus, Inc. currently includes around 350 members from the Greater Columbus area. Of those, just over 75 are “active” members and the remainder are “sustaining” members.

Our members come from the greater Columbus area and include women working in the home and women working outside the home.

If I have a full-time job, can I still volunteer?

Yes! Nearly all JLC members hold regular full-time jobs and still find time to volunteer with us. We have volunteer opportunities available in the evenings and on weekends. There are also projects that take place during the day, so we are flexible and can work with anyone’s schedule. Most meetings are held in the evenings, and occasionally on weekends, offering additional flexibility for working women.

Is the Junior League of Columbus, Inc. a networking organization? Am I able to promote my business to other JLC members?

While the JLC supports and works hard to provide opportunities for personal growth for all of its members, it is a volunteer and not a networking organization. Our members devote their time to our mission: promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

Similarly, to help our members remain focused on our mission and to maintain the JLC’s character as a volunteer organization, JLC members are not permitted to use their JLC membership to promote their own business.

However, JLC members are offered the opportunity to take on new challenges and learn new skills that benefit them professionally, without the pressure of a job evaluation.

What organizations benefit from your volunteers?

Since 1923, the women of the Junior League of Columbus have been raising funds, identifying needs in the greater Columbus community, and developing programs to meet those needs. Often times we collaborate with other organizations who share our vision which allows us to increase our impact in the community. Click here to see highlights of our rich community service history.

Why should I volunteer with the JLC versus other organizations?

Current members feel that the JLC provides a unique experience that perfectly blends volunteering, training, and leadership opportunities while building a great network in the process. Members enjoy being part of an organization that makes a meaningful impact in their local communities. The JLC provides members with a structured, well-organized volunteer experience. Volunteers also benefit from training in a variety of educational and leadership programs. Ultimately, however, most members say they value the lifelong friendships forged through their membership in the JLC.

Many of our members, who we have trained as volunteer leaders, are asked to assume leadership positions with other local non-profit organizations.

What is the New Member class?

If you would like to become a member of the Junior League of Columbus, Inc., you will be asked to join with a cohort of other New Members who will attend the New Member Orientation around the same time as you.

During the New Member year, you will complete a New Member Experience with a group of other women also considering membership. The New Member Experience is designed to provide the necessary knowledge and experience to enter as an Active Member of the Junior League of Columbus. It includes training meetings, organized volunteer projects, and team-building exercises, as well as social opportunities to get to know fellow New Members.

When Can I Join?

The Junior League of Columbus, Inc. is always interested in welcoming new members to our organization and accepts new volunteer inquiries year-round.

The “League year” runs from July 1st to June 30 for Active Junior League of Columbus Members.  We accept new members all year, and we’ll work to connect you with the next available orientation.

Prospective members may reach out to recruitment@jlcolumbus.org anytime to be placed on a list and contacted before the start of the next new member class.

How do I Join?

Complete our Join Us form