Any Junior Leaguers Out There?

hilldweller
Sun, 14 Aug 2011 20:13:23 +0000

Long-time Jr. Leaguer here. Joined at age 24 with a group of young married gals when one still needed letters of reference and a sponsor. Provisional year was ver time-consuming but my league (in a large midwestern city) was very focused on both volunteer training and on increasing league diversity. I was an exciting time to become a part of this wonderful organization. My husband’s job took us to the west coast, then to two southern cities and then to new England. Each time, my League affiliation helped make the transition so much smoother (League women know realtors, schools, doctors, hairdressers, drycleaners, everything!). I let my active membership lapse when Ireturned to full time work, but just reactivated as a sustainer and am loving it. Searching for the right opportunity to volunteer, but am enjoying meeting wonderful new women in a community i have lived and worked in for 15 years.

I highly recommend the league to those of you who are young enough for active membership. More important, for those of you with daughters in college or grad school, I believe it can fabulous opportunity for young women, especially those moving to new cities where they may not know a lot of people, to quickly become involve, meet “movers and shakers”, gain community volunteer leadership experience, and make great friendships.