Become A Member
Join the Junior League of Memphis
The Junior League of Memphis (JLM) welcomes all women committed to voluntarism, developing as leaders, and improving our community. Founded in 1922, 17 women had the idea to help improve donations to a local orphanage that serviced the blind. Since then, our league has celebrated over 100 years of pivotally orchestrating and coordinating various organizations in the Greater Memphis Area. Our league is 1,284 members strong.
Our Mission
The Junior League of Memphis is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.
Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement
The Junior League of Memphis recognizes that our members’ unique perspectives and experiences make us stronger. We welcome women from all backgrounds and perspectives to join us in fostering lasting, positive change in our community. Our promise is to continually strive to improve our inclusion and belonging efforts so our members can thrive. We commit to developing the potential of all women by creating inclusive environments for learning, empowering leadership development, and providing experiences where women can be their best, authentic selves.
How to Join
We will begin accepting applications on March 1st for the upcoming league year that starts in August. The application period will close on July 31st.
During recruitment, we invite potential new members to various JLM events to meet other members and learn more about our mission. To join our potential member email list, click here . Register to attend one of our recruitment events below.
May 30 – WHET Thursdays @ The Metal Museum
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Description:
Join us for WHET Thursday at the Metal Museum. You can meet our members and learn more about the Junior League of Memphis. Afterward, enjoy food trucks, live entertainment, and more until 8:00 p.m. Please arrive early to find ample parking. Look for JLM signage to identify our location. This is an outdoor event.
Click here to register
June 13 – Ice Cream Social @ The Junior League of Memphis, 3475 Central Avenue
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Description:
Enjoy a sweet treat while learning what makes the Junior League of Memphis the ideal organization to develop your leadership potential and give back to your community.
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Eligibility For Becoming a New Member
| • | Must be 23 years old by May 31, 2025 |
| • | Demonstrate an interest in voluntarism and a commitment to community service and have an active interest in developing your potential as a volunteer and community leader. |
| • | Have a current JLM member sponsor (active or sustaining) in good standing, or submit a letter of recommendation from an employer, college or university, family member, or friend. |
Note:
Sponsor information or letter of recommendation must be included at the time of application. Letters of recommendation must be on letterhead, signed, dated, and written expressly to the Junior League of Memphis with the submitter’s contact information.
Your First-Year Experience
Your first year is known as your Provisional Year. Our provisional leadership team has developed exceptional programming, training, hands-on volunteerism, and fun opportunities to help you navigate your first year successfully. During your provisional year, you will learn more about JLM, meet our members, and gain footing within our organization. We encourage you to make new friends and experience all the Junior League of Memphis offers. Make sure to ask lots of questions and try everything!
Application Process
There is a four-step membership process to join JLM. First, using the link below, you will set up a potential member profile. You will then be invited to submit an official online application. All relevant sections of this application must be completed for consideration. At the time of submission, a non-refundable provisional course fee of $75 and $190 in membership dues will be due. The final required step is completing a background screening. The price for the background screening** begins at $32.
All notifications regarding your membership will be sent to the email included in your application. Please list the most accurate contact information.
Click here to begin the membership process.
Transfer Your Membership to JLM
Are you already a member of a Junior League elsewhere? The Junior League of Memphis (JLM) welcomes any New Member, Active or Sustaining member in good standing to transfer to JLM. Your current League must initiate the transfer request, and we advise you to start by contacting your current or most recent League.
In the meantime, you can join us at our information sessions to learn more about JLM and meet our members.
If you have questions about the transfer process, email transfer@jlmemphis.org.
Rejoin
You are always welcome to return home to the Junior League of Memphis. If you want to reclaim with JLM, please email pat@jlmemphis.org to begin the process. Please use the subject, Rejoin. Include in your email any maiden names used and your last completed year.
BACKGROUND SCREENING**
The Junior League of Memphis is committed to providing a safe environment for its volunteers and the communities it serves. The background screening helps to ensure the safety and well-being of the organization, its members, community partners, and the populations we serve. Prospective members are required to complete a one-time background screening satisfactorily. The prospective members will be provided access to complete their background screening when their provisional application is submitted. Please note that the background screening payment is due when the member initiates the screening. The Junior League of Memphis has negotiated a rate for the background checks. This is the general rate that applicants will pay. However, some prospective members may have lived in jurisdictions with an additional fee. A complete and thorough background check is required for all prospective members prior to acceptance into the Junior League of Memphis. Prospective members are responsible for payment of those additional fees. If you have any questions regarding background screening, contact the board Secretary at secretary@jlmemphis.org.