Become a Member

Thank you for your interest in joining the Junior League of Richmond. If you are looking for an organization where you can make a difference in the greater Richmond community, try new things, build your existing talents and meet new friends with common interests, then the Junior League of Richmond is the right place for you!

The Junior League of Richmond is open to women who possess an interest in voluntarism, a commitment to community service, and an interest in developing their potential through effective action and leadership. We believe that trained community volunteers can change our world for the better!

The Junior League of Richmond is proud of giving over 95 years of community service to the Richmond community and also proud of the volunteers like you who make it possible. The success of the Junior League of Richmond begins with welcoming women who are committed to making a positive difference in our community and growing their leadership skills.

Prospective members are also encouraged to follow the Junior League of Richmond on social media. We are on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Threads, and TikTok.

Apply
The application process to become a provisional member for the 2024-2025 League year is open from Monday, January 15, 2024 to Friday, May 31, 2024. Click here to apply.

Once you have created your profile, you will receive an email verifying your account. Please note that this is not the application for membership. Forgot your profile username or password? Please email databasemanager@jlrichmond.org or call Headquarters at 804-643-4886 x11.

Benefits of Membership

  • Training for effective community leadership
  • Insights into community needs and opportunities to contribute to solutions
  • Interaction and partnership with community leaders
  • Exposure to creative techniques in problem solving, communication, and the administration of nonprofit agencies
  • Have the opportunity to network and make lasting friendships for continued growth and fulfillment

Membership Eligibility
To join the Junior League of Richmond, an applicant must have an interest to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Additionally, the following requirements must be met:

  • Age: Prospective members must be at least 21 years of age by May 31 of the application year.
  • Residency: Prospective members must live in the Richmond area. The Richmond area is defined as any location within a 45 mile radius of the center of the City of Richmond (9th and Main Streets).

Attend a Recruitment Event
While this is not mandatory, we find it to be helpful to “Get to Know the JLR” by attending one of our recruitment events. Prospective members will have the opportunity to meet other women interested in membership and meet current League members to answer questions about the the overall League member experience in a fun environment. Click here to view more details on the upcoming recruitment events.

  • Virtually on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 7:00 pm
  • Virtually on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 7:00 pm
  • In Person on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 2:00 pm
  • Virtually on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:00 pm
  • In Person on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00 pm

More Information
For more information, please read our Spring 2024 New Member Information Packet.

Participate in your New Member Year
New members joining the League will enter as part of a New Member class. During your New Member year, you learn how the Junior League of Richmond gives back to the Richmond community through the projects it supports, utilize training and education opportunities, and make lifelong friends with other League members.

Requirements for New Members

  • Financial Requirements:
    • $100.00 Application Fee (due with application by May 31, 2024)
    • $195.25 New Member Dues (due by July 15, 2024)
    • $205.02 2025-2026 Dues (due by March 31, 2025)
  • Membership Requirements:
    • Completion of the New Member Course
    • Attend 2 General Membership Meetings
    • Attend 2 Advisor-Facilitated Socials
    • Attend 1 Meeting with your New Member Advisor (mid-course check-in)
    • Update Digital Cheetah profile
    • Sign Membership Compact
  • The Clothes Rack Requirement:
  • Community Council Shift Requirements:
    • 1 New Member Project
    • 1 Community Council Shift
  • Fund Development Requirement:
  • Training Institute for Leadership Impact (TILI) Requirements:
    • Super Saturday
    • New Member Meeting
    • 1 TILI selected from the options provided on Digital Cheetah
  • Personal Choice Options:
    • 8 of the following:
      • Attend a Done in a Day
      • Attend an additional General Membership Meeting (max: 2)
      • Attend an additional TILI course
      • Attend an Affinity Group Activity (max: 2)
      • Donate $75 or more to the Annual Fund (max: 1)
      • Participate in Giving Week or other Annual Fund campaign (max: 1)
      • Work an additional 2 hours at The Clothes Rack

Commitments are subject to change at the discretion of the Junior League of Richmond. All members are required to follow the Member Code of Conduct found in our Policies and Procedures.

Transferring Membership from Another League
If you have recently moved to Richmond and are interested in transferring your Junior League membership to the Junior League of Richmond, please contact your current League and ask them to transfer your membership to the Junior League of Richmond via the AJLI (Association of Junior Leagues International) e-Transfer system. All transfer requests are processed through the AJLI online system.

For more information, please contact the Transfer Chair at transfer@jlrichmond.org.