Join the Junior League of Raleigh
Leadership Begins Here.
When you join the Junior League of Raleigh, you’re joining more than a volunteer organization—you’re becoming part of a community of women committed to leading with purpose, serving with passion, and creating meaningful community impact throughout Wake County.
Through leadership development, volunteer service, collaboration, and community partnerships, our members discover new strengths, build lifelong friendships, and become catalysts for positive change.
Whether you’re looking to grow personally, expand your professional network, or make a lasting difference in your community, there’s a place for you here.
Fall 2026 Applications Are Now Open
Ready to Make Your Mark?
Applications for the Fall 2026 New Member Cohort are now being accepted.
📅 Application Deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026
Join a community of women developing leaders, strengthening Wake County, and creating meaningful community impact.
Questions?
📧 prospectives@jlraleigh.org
Why Join the Junior League of Raleigh?
Invest in Yourself. Impact Your Community.
Membership in the Junior League of Raleigh is an investment in your future—and the future of Wake County.
As a local chapter of the Association of Junior Leagues International, we are part of a global network of women advancing leadership through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Here in Raleigh, that mission comes to life through hands-on service, leadership development, strategic community partnerships, and meaningful volunteer experiences that strengthen our community.
As a member, you’ll:
- Develop leadership and nonprofit governance skills
- Build meaningful friendships and professional connections
- Gain hands-on volunteer experience
- Learn about issues impacting Wake County
- Strengthen your confidence as a leader
- Create meaningful community impact alongside women who share your passion for service
This is more than volunteering.
It’s leadership in action.
Your New Member Experience
Learn. Lead. Serve.
Every member begins with the New Member Experience—a welcoming introduction to the Junior League of Raleigh and the community we serve.
Designed with flexibility in mind, our five-month program combines leadership development, community engagement, and hands-on learning to prepare you for Active Membership.
During your New Member Experience, you’ll:
- Participate in leadership and League trainings
- Complete a Poverty Simulation
- Volunteer during a Community Impact shift
- Attend a Placement Fair
- Connect with League leaders, mentors, and fellow new members
- Discover the committee or placement that best matches your interests, skills, and passions
Once your application, required forms, and membership fees are complete, you’re in! There is no interview process to join the Junior League of Raleigh.
Throughout the experience, you’ll be supported by dedicated mentors while building friendships with women who are beginning the same leadership journey.
Choose the Cohort That Fits Your Schedule
We know life is busy. That’s why we offer two opportunities each year to begin your League journey.
Fall Cohort
August–December
Applications due July 31
Spring Cohort
January–May
Applications open each fall.
How to Join
Three Simple Steps
Joining the Junior League of Raleigh is easy.
1. Apply
Complete your online application before Friday, July 31, 2026.
2. Enroll
Submit your membership fees and complete your onboarding materials.
3. Begin Your Journey
Start your New Member Experience and begin developing your leadership while making an impact in Wake County.
Questions?
📧 prospectives@jlraleigh.org
Interested in learning more first?
Attend one of our monthly recruitment events, volunteer opportunities, or New Member Information Sessions.
Life as an Active Member
Leadership That Lasts.
After completing the New Member Experience, you’ll transition into Active Membership and choose an annual placement aligned with your interests, talents, and goals.
Members serve throughout the League by:
Community Partnerships
Support nonprofit organizations improving the lives of women, children, and families throughout Wake County.
League Leadership
Plan programs, lead committees, develop initiatives, and help shape the future of the Junior League of Raleigh.
Signature Events
Support Touch-A-Truck®, A Shopping SPREE!, and other League initiatives that generate funding and create meaningful community impact.
As your experience grows, so do your opportunities to lead—within the League, throughout the community, and beyond.
Find Your Community
More Than Membership.
The Junior League of Raleigh is built on leadership—but it’s also built on connection.
From Book Club and affinity groups to networking events, leadership conferences, volunteer opportunities, and fellowship activities, you’ll find a welcoming community of women who inspire, encourage, and support one another through every stage of life.
Because when women invest in one another, extraordinary things happen.
Your League Journey Continues
Whether you’re returning after time away or relocating to the Triangle, we’re excited to welcome you to the Junior League of Raleigh. Wherever you are in your League journey, there’s a place for you here.
Returning to JLR
Welcome Back!
Life changes—and the Junior League understands. Whether you’ve stepped away for a season or several years, we’d love to welcome you back.
Reconnect with old friends, discover new opportunities to lead and serve, and continue making a meaningful impact throughout Wake County. Your experience, perspective, and passion are invaluable, and we look forward to helping you find your place in the League once again.
Learn About Reinstating Your Membership →
New to Raleigh?
Transfer Your Membership
Moving doesn’t mean leaving your League experience behind.
The Junior League of Raleigh proudly welcomes transfer members from Junior Leagues across the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI). Whether you’re continuing your Active service or joining us as a Sustainer, we’ll help make your transition seamless.
How to Transfer
Notify your current Junior League of your intent to transfer your membership. Your current League will initiate the transfer process and complete the necessary paperwork to ensure a smooth transition into the Junior League of Raleigh.
Active Members
Your first placement year will be with Team Transfer, where you’ll become familiar with the League, explore our community partnerships and placements, and build connections through social events and networking opportunities designed to help you feel at home in both Raleigh and JLR.
Sustaining Members
You’ll be introduced to our Sustaining Committee Chair and receive information about our Sustainer groups, volunteer opportunities, and social events so you can quickly reconnect and continue your League journey.
Questions about transferring?
📧 membership@jlraleigh.org
Ready to Lead?
Your Community Needs You.
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.
Apply for the Fall 2026 New Member Cohort Today
📅 Applications close Friday, July 31, 2026.