Membership is simple: applicants must be 21 years or older, complete New Member training, and pay annual dues ($130 for Active Members). What matters most is a passion for advancing our mission in the Cedar Valley. Each year, members meet one-on-one with a Placement Advisor to share availability, skills, and goals. From there, members are matched with a committee that aligns with their interests—creating a meaningful, mutually beneficial experience for both the member and the League.

What to expect as a Junior League Member:

• New Member Orientation: Held August–September to kick off your year.
• General Membership Meetings (GMM): Monthly September–May, typically the first Monday, featuring League updates and guest speakers.
• Summer Engagement: June–August social events and volunteer opportunities keep members connected.
• Hands-On Service: Year-round group volunteering with partners like House of Hope, Northeast Iowa Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, and youth-supporting organizations.
• First-Year Placement: Serve on the Community Impact Council for practical experience planning and executing Prom’s Closet (March). After that, we’ll place you in a 1–2 year term role that builds the skills you want to grow.
• Annual Dues ($130): Power our work—purchasing school supplies, hosting training speakers and development opportunities, covering our international AJLI dues—and are supplemented by fundraising events throughout the year.

Extra Ways to Connect

Join Book Club, skill-building workshops, and casual After-Hours gatherings following monthly meetings.

Our New Member Training Classes begin each Fall and Spring. Please contact jlwcfnewmember@gmail.com for more information or fill out an interest form!