Ready to Lead?

Your community needs your leadership, your talents, and your passion.

Every member begins with the New Member Experience—a welcoming introduction to the Junior League of Raleigh, our mission, and the community we serve.

Designed with flexibility in mind, the five-month experience combines leadership development, volunteer service, community engagement, and relationship-building to prepare you for Active Membership.

From your first event, you will discover that the Junior League is about much more than volunteering. It is about learning, growing, building confidence, and finding a community of women who will encourage you every step of the way.

Your New Member Experience

Learn. Lead. Serve.

During your New Member Experience, you will have opportunities to:

• Participate in leadership and League trainings
• Learn about the history, mission, and structure of the Junior League of Raleigh
• Complete a Poverty Simulation
• Volunteer during a Community Impact shift
• Attend a Placement Fair
• Connect with League leaders, mentors and fellow new members
• Explore community issues affecting Wake County
• Discover the committee or placement that best matches your interests, skills and passions

Throughout the experience, you will be supported by dedicated League leaders while building friendships with women who are beginning the same leadership journey.

There is no interview process to join the Junior League of Raleigh.

Once your application, required forms and membership fees are complete, you are officially part of the League.

Choose the Cohort That Fits Your Schedule

We know life is busy. That is why we offer two opportunities each year to begin your League journey.

Fall Cohort

August–December

The Fall Cohort begins in August and completes the New Member Experience in December.

Application deadline has passed.

Spring Cohort

January–May

The Spring Cohort begins in January and completes the New Member Experience in May.

Applications typically open during the fall.

Stay tuned for information about the Spring 2027 New Member Cohort.

How to Join

Three Simple Steps

1. Apply

Complete your online application before the published deadline.

2. Enroll

Submit your membership fees and complete all required onboarding materials.

3. Begin Your Journey

Start your New Member Experience, build relationships, and begin developing your leadership while making an impact in Wake County.

Interested in Learning More First?

Not quite ready to apply, but interested in learning more about the Junior League of Raleigh?

Complete our brief interest form to receive updates about upcoming recruitment events, New Member Information Sessions, application dates, and opportunities to connect with current members.

Filling out the form does not commit you to membership. It simply helps our Recruitment Team stay in touch and share information that can help you decide whether the Junior League of Raleigh is right for you.

Complete the Membership Interest Form →

You may also attend one of our recruitment events, volunteer opportunities, or New Member Information Sessions to meet current members, ask questions, and get a closer look at League Life.

Questions?

We are here to help.

Email prospectives@jlraleigh.org with questions about applications, upcoming cohorts, recruitment events, or the New Member Experience.

Ready to Lead?

The next generation of leaders is built one woman at a time.

Your leadership.

Your talents.

Your passion.

Together, we can strengthen Wake County and create meaningful community impact.