"Jump In, Join Together and Help Your Community...Find out How"

Membership in the Junior League of Poughkeepsie is open to women of all races, religions, and national origins who share in our commitment to voluntarism and to improving our community.

Interested women are encouraged to obtain membership information by contacting our league office.

Benefits:

• Training for effective community leadership, including advocacy, community research, fundraising, finance, leadership, public relations, and personal development
• Working with other women to create positive community change
• Insight into community needs and strategies for solutions
• Access to community leaders, new friends, and creative ideas
• Exposure to creative strategies in problem solving and administration of a non-profit organization
• Ability to transfer membership to other Junior Leagues

Sample Requirements:

• Pay dues each fiscal year.
• Serve on at least one committee.
• Attend at least six general meetings, which occur monthly.
  
• Donate merchandise to the Bargain Box, our retail store located in Poughkeepsie.
  
• Participate in at least one "Done in a Day" project per year.
• Attend a Junior League training session.
  
• Complete any two of the following:
  1) Work on a community program or project.
  2) Work on a fundraising project.
  3) Participate in an additional Done in a Day activity
  4) Hold an internal or external leadership position.