The Junior League was founded in 1914 as an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. Benefits of membership include:

• Volunteer and leadership training
• Opportunities with like-minded women and community leaders
• Opportunities to serve in leadership positions
• Insights into community needs
• Making a difference in the St. Louis community

JLSL membership draws women from the metropolitan St. Louis area. A diverse organization, the JLSL reaches out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.

To join, contact the JLSL for an application or attend a New Member Information session, which you can register for online or by telephone. The JLSL offers two New Member classes per JLSL calendar year, the first class starting in September and the second class starting in January. View our Power Point presentation for more information about the JLSL.

Types of Membership

New Member

A new member must be 21 years of age by June 1 of the year in which she enrolls for New Member status. She shall have an interest in voluntarism, commitment to community service and an interest in developing her potential for voluntary community participation.

Active Membership

Active members are those members who have completed New Member training and justify Active membership by demonstrating volunteer service to their communities and the JLSL. Members who have transferred to the JLSL are also considered Active providing they have completed training at their last League.

Sustainer Membership

Sustaining members are those who have fulfilled the Active membership requirements as defined by the JLSL and who continue to support the JLSL and who have served nine (9) years or more as an Active member. Actives wishing to change to Sustainer status must make application in writing no later than February 15 to become effective for the upcoming League year.

Transfers

Any New, Active or Sustainer member in good standing may transfer membership to another Junior League by making an application in writing to the JLSL. A member in good standing of another Junior League who wishes to transfer to the Junior League of St. Louis must apply to her current (sending) League which will make arrangements for her transfer to the receiving League (JLSL). All Active Transfers must attend Placement Day and shall serve on the Transfer committee as their committee placement. Should a member be transferring back to the JLSL, she may choose her own committee placement provided there is room on that committee.

Reinstatements

Any member who has resigned in good standing may be reinstated in the proper class of membership by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors. Request for reinstatement shall be made in writing to the League. A reinstating member shall pay a reinstatement fee plus the current year's dues.

Individual Patron Membership

Patrons support the JLSL through dues ($225/year) and enjoy use of the JLSL dining room.  Advance reservations are required.  Click here to download the Patron Application for Membership.