Join JL Boston

Photo collage of JL Boston members making an impact

JL Boston is currently accepting new members for the 2023-2024 program year!

At the Junior League of Boston, we believe in the unique power of women’s leadership to transform communities for the better. Our Mission is advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Join us! 

We’re hosting info sessions about the upcoming League year that starts on July 1st, with applications accepted through September.  If you can’t make it to a session and want more information about joining, email membershipext@jlboston.org for more information.

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We are also hosting mentorship sessions for early career women and women facing an empty nest.  Join us for frank conversations about how peers have navigated challenging life changes and share.

 

Benefits of Membership

 

JL Boston Members receive CPR training from the Boston EMS at our headquarters.

 

Eligibility and Admission for Membership

 

To be eligible to join the Junior League of Boston (JL Boston) as a New Member, a woman must be 21 years old as of July 1 the year she joins. No member sponsorship is required to join JL Boston — just an interest in personal development, volunteer service, and dedication to our mission and community focus. Any woman who meets these criteria and agrees to fulfill the commitments outlined below is warmly welcomed.

JL Boston members at one of our 2018 Salon Series trainings, with speaker Trish Gannon, Executive Vice President, Finance & Planning, and Chief Financial Officer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston

 

New Member Commitments

 

New members meet all members at General Membership Meetings, meet their new member peers at monthly new member meetings, serve the greater Boston community, train to lead, connect via social events, and actively participate in fundraising initiatives for the League. New members commitments for the 2023-2024 year will be announced soon.

If you have any questions, please reach out to membership@jlboston.org and membershipext@jlboston.org.
 

Transferring Your Membership to JL Boston

 

JL Boston volunteers and program participants at Kids in the Kitchen

Already a member of a Junior League? JL Boston welcomes any New Member, Active or Sustaining member in good standing to transfer to JL Boston. JL Boston charges a small transfer fee for all incoming transfers, in addition to any applicable prorated dues. Membership commitments are determined by JL Boston based on the date of transfer. Your current League must initiate the transfer request and we advise you to start by contacting your current or most recent League.

Questions? Email the Junior League of Boston or reach out to your current League to initiate the transfer.

JL Boston welcomes all women who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations, and communities. If you are committed to volunteering in the greater Boston area, please join us!