THE NEW MEMBER EXPERIENCE
New Junior League of Jacksonville members participate in a robust curriculum designed to give them an immersive League experience and equip them to be effective community leaders. New Members can expect to commit roughly 2-4 hours monthly over the course of their Prospective League year to training, volunteer, and social activities.
Prospective members must be:
- at least 22 years old as of June 1 of the year in which membership would begin (there is not maximum age to join)
- reside within the Jacksonville admissions area of Duval, Clay, Nassau, St. Johns, Flagler, Baker or Putnam Counties (in FL) and Camden County (in GA)
- demonstrate an interest in volunteerism and a commitment to community service and
- show an interest in developing her potential for voluntary community participation.
New Member Requirements:
- $150 New Member Fee (paid by Kickoff)
- Attend the New Member “Super Saturday” Kickoff
- Attend at minimum 2 Socials/Enrichments
- Attend at minimum 2 General Membership Meetings
- Complete community volunteer shifts (1 KITK or 1 Fresh Minds & 1 Done in a Day shift)
- Complete 1 Flex obligation (1 Community Shift, 1 Training OR 1 Fundraising contribution (This can be completed by volunteering at a Fundraising event, by making a $50 (personal donation or asks) for JLJAX, donate or secure a Silent Auction item(s) valued at $200+, or Secure a Partner Sponsorship(s) of $1000 or more.
Upcoming Dates:
- Virtual Prospective Member Information Session – January 7, 2026, 7-8 pm, Microsoft Teams – Register at https://vms.ajli.org/?nd=p_vms_registration_event_detail®istration_id=186870
- Winter Happy Hour Prospective Member Event – January 13, 2026, 6-8 pm, Riverside House (2165 Park Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204) – Register at https://vms.ajli.org/?nd=p_vms_registration_event_detail®istration_id=186871
- Winter Prospective Member Social – January 31, 2026, 2-4 pm, Riverside House (2165 Park Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204) – Register at https://vms.ajli.org/?nd=p_vms_registration_event_detail®istration_id=186872
- Super Saturday Orientation – February 7, 2026, 10-2 pm (Further Details Provided upon Acceptance)
If you have any questions about the New Member experience, please reach out to our VP of Membership Membership@jljacksonville.org