Dear Potential Member,

Thank you for your interest in the Junior League of Des Moines! In becoming a Member, you will become part of one of longest running volunteer organizations in Des Moines with a legacy of hundreds of women working together to initiate change and bettering their community. JLDM is a local chapter that is part of a much larger force; there are 113,000 women in over 296 communities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, and Kenya who work together to improve their community and themselves while creating friendship and connection.

The Junior League of Des Moines welcomes women from across the Metro and all walks of life. Our Members have diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives – but all share a desire to build a better community.

As a Member, you will have the opportunity to learn, help others, and become an asset to your community. Primarily a training organization, the Junior League of Des Moines empowers its Members with a wide range of roles and responsibilities to help them build upon their own experiences and skills. In fact, many of our Members have used the skills they gained through their membership in JLDM in other significant leadership roles in the community and professionally in a wide variety of jobs.

Membership has many benefits. Whether seeking unique volunteer experiences, a means to give back to the community, new friendships, or a vehicle to improve professional and personal skills, the Junior League offers limitless opportunities.

As a JLDM Member, you will:

• Make an impact in the community by planning and participating in various community outreach programs.
• Meet other dynamic and interesting women in a social and supportive setting.
• Be trained in a variety of areas that are of interest and relevant to you. These opportunities include, but are not limited to: advocacy, committee leadership, community research, fundraising, financial management, board training, public speaking, public relations, and marketing.
• Have access to the Association of Junior Leagues International, with the ability to transfer to other Junior Leagues across the United States.
• Gain insight into community needs and have the opportunity to develop and implement strategies to meet these needs.
• Find opportunities to serve in different leadership roles and expose yourself to new experiences.
• Be able to tailor your volunteer experience to meet your own needs and schedule.

Requirements/Obligations:

• You must be 21 years of age.
• You must reside in the Des Moines Metro or the surrounding areas.
• You must pay New Member Dues followed by annual member dues.
• You must attend at least two General Membership meetings.
• You must complete the New Member Orientation.
• You must volunteer with Junior League, at Bargain Basket (JLDM’s thrift store), or on your own at another community organization for a minimum of three hours.

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE?

Email info@jldesmoines.org to be connected with our Membership Committee or fill out our interest form.