Joining The League

Apply for Membership

Please note there is a $50 application fee. Submit fee here.

FAQ

What is a Provisional Member?

Provisional members are those in training to become League members during a one year period of probation. After satisfactorily completing the provisional course, they shall be voted into active membership during the Spring Dinner in May. Provisional members are required to attend meetings, but shall not have the power to vote or hold office during the probationary period.  

A provisional member unable to begin or complete her provisional year may be granted an extension of up to one year. Any work done in the incomplete year may not be applied to her full provisional year. She will be reinstated at the beginning of the next provisional year and will complete the course in full with that provisional class. The initiation fee is paid only once.

What are the qualifications for membership?
  1. The Candidate must possess qualities based on high standards required of members since the origin of the Junior Welfare League, Inc.
  2. The Proposed member must not be younger than 23 years of age at the time of proposal.
  3. The Candidate must be a resident of the Junior Welfare League’s admissions area at the time of the Provisional Course. Persons having had legal residence in the York County area for a much longer time with temporary residence elsewhere shall not have to meet this qualification for eligibility.
  4. The Candidate must meet the following membership criteria:
    1. She must demonstrate an interest in volunteerism. 
    2. She must demonstrate an interest in developing and expanding her voluntary community participation.
    3. She must demonstrate her commitment to community service.
    4. She must possess high moral standards.
  5. The application must be completed in full and submitted by the deadline.
What is involved in the Provisional Year?

Application Fee:  $50 

Admission to Provisional Membership 2025-2026

Once the application and the non-refundable application fee have been received, the Admissions Committee will review the application.  An invitation to join the JWL will be sent to the applicant once admitted to Provisional Membership by April 2026. The invitation will include information on the Spring Dinner Welcome Reception to be held in May, for new provisional members. Other important dates are as follows:  

Membership Dues:  $150 (Due by Sept 30th, 2025)

Service Requirements: All members are required to complete 10 hours of service, including 1 hour dedicated specifically to our 2025–2026 grant recipient, Better Bound Bookstore. Service hours may be completed individually or as part of a group, with flexible opportunities available throughout the year to accommodate a variety of schedules.

Mini Retreat: Provisional Orientation (Will be decided by Education Chair)

Come-See-Me Parade: Provisional Orientation (Will be decided by Education Chair)

Coordinate Provisional Project: This project is designed to help an organization chosen by the provisional class.

Attend General Meetings: The President sets the General Meetings for the year.  Expect to have six to eight meetings throughout the year. They are usually the third Thursday of the month, beginning at 6:00pm.

General Fundraiser Placement: General Fundraisers are events held to raise money for grant receipents.

Spring Dinner: May 2026

Where can I find the League's Bylaws

Below is a link to our bylaws. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

League Bylaws