New Member Course Requirements

In order to become an active member of Junior League of Toledo, you will need to complete our four-month New Member Program. For the 2021–22 membership year, we’re offering two New Member Program sessions: one that begins in September 2021 and another that begins in January 2022. You are encouraged to join and participate as a New Member at any time. New members must also:

  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • Reside within 50 miles of Toledo
  • Have an interest in voluntarism

What’s New This Year?

That’s a great question! We are proud of our long-standing service to the community over these past 86 years. To allow for a healthy work-life-philanthropy balance, we want to give our new members an opportunity to have input on the volunteer hours they are able to commit, rather than set mandated hours. Our hope is that as you become more engaged in JLT and our volunteer and social opportunities, you will get those endorphins going that come from serving others and want to come back for more!

Active Member Expectations

After you become an Active JLT member, you will be asked to commit to the following:

  • Stay true to the commitments you have agreed to in your member compact
  • Contact Nominating and Placement Advocate (NPA), if at anytime you are having difficulty following through on items you have committed to as a member
  • Perform community volunteer work
  • Participate in an annual placement conversation and sign a member compact for the following year

New Member Experience

The New Member Program includes a training program, service opportunities, and social events designed to prepare participants for active membership in the League. League requirements have recently changed to accommodate work-volunteer-family balance.

Women who participate in the New Member Program are encouraged to:

  • Attend the New Member Program meetings
  • Participate in JLT Trainings and Volunteer Opportunities
  • Help start our As We Grow Diaper Bank
  • Attend General Membership Meetings
  • Participate in a spring placement conversation

Financial Commitment

For the 2020–21 membership year, our New Member Program dues are $200*. These dues cover the following financial obligations:

  • Association of Junior League International (AJLI) Dues
  • JLT Meetings, Trainings and Speakers
  • New Member Training Materials

Your dues may be paid in full, or you may opt to take advantage of our monthly payment plan. All payments are nonrefundable.

*Fees may be prorated based on when you join the new member class.

Financial Commitment

For the 2020–21 membership year, our New Member Program dues are $200*. These dues cover the following financial obligations:

  • Association of Junior League International (AJLI) Dues
  • JLT Meetings, Trainings and Speakers
  • New Member Training Materials
  • JLT Holiday Party

Your dues may be paid in full, or you may opt to take advantage of our monthly payment plan. All payments are nonrefundable.

*Fees may be prorated based on when you join the new member class.