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Join the Junior Women's League of Smithfield

Incoming Provisional Class, General Members, Active Sustainers, and Patron Members

2025-2026 League Year Applications are OPEN!

The Junior Women's League of Smithfield (JWL) is excited to welcome you into our dynamic group of women. Your JWL membership offers opportunities for skill development, leadership, connecting with women from diverse backgrounds, and developing life-long friendships. Most importantly, it provides proper training to become a valuable volunteer to assist our community partners in Johnston County.

Our 2025-2026 League Year starts on September 1, 2025. Membership begins with your Provisional year, where you will learn about our organization, the committees who oversee different aspects of our work, the communities we serve, and the mission behind the impactful efforts we focus on throughout the year. This Provisional year of hands-on training establishes a solid foundation of knowledge with a goal of preparing you to transition into a General Member.

Upon successful completion of your Provisional year, your General Membership can begin. As a General Member, you will have the opportunity to serve the league in various capacities with committee participation and even hold leadership positions, if you are interested.

HOW TO BECOME A PROVISIONAL MEMBER

To be eligible for 2025-2026 membership, women must be 21 years of age at the time of application. To join as a new member, please complete the Provisional Member section of the application. Provisional enrollment is open until February 28, 2026.

Once your application is submitted, along with your $25 non-refundable application fee, a JWL member will reach out using the contact information provided. This member will formally welcome you to the league and review next steps in your membership journey. Once this process is completed, you will then submit the remaining $75 membership dues to finalize the application.

WHAT TO EXPECT AS A PROVISIONAL MEMBER

Requirements:

Complete 4 volunteer hours.
Fulfill member requirements for League fundraisers (Touch-A-Truck and Big Night Out).
- Members who join the league from May 1 - August 31 will be required to meet Touch-A-Truck and Big Night Out requirements during their Provisional year.
Members who join the league from September 1 - February 28 will be required to meet Big Night Out requirements during their Provisional year.
Complete one "Done in a Day" JWL Volunteer Day.

GENERAL MEMBERS, ACTIVE SUSTAINERS, PATRON MEMBERS:

All returning members can complete the General Member, Active Sustainer, or Patron Member section of the application. Returning member applications must be completed by August 1, 2025.

INTERESTED IN RE-JOINING THE JUNIOR WOMEN’S LEAGUE OF SMITHFIELD?

Women who have been a member of JWL in the past are invited to “re-member” with us. As we look toward our next decade of service, we would love to welcome you back! Please visit our Re-Member Campaign page to learn more about the membership level that suits your current season of life and rejoin the women who continue to sustain the important and critical work of the Junior Women’s League of Smithfield. We hope to see you again soon!

WHAT TO EXPECT AS A:

~ GENERAL MEMBER

Returning members who are active within the organization and have completed their Provisional membership year.

Complete 8 volunteer hours.
Fulfill member requirements for League's signature fundraisers (Touch-A-Truck and Big Night Out/Spring Fundraiser).

~ ACTIVE SUSTAINER

Individuals who have previously fulfilled at least one full year of general membership requirements as defined by the League who wish to continue to support the league and the community.

Complete 4 volunteer hours.
Fulfill member requirements for League's signature fundraisers (Touch-A-Truck and Big Night Out/Spring Fundraiser).
Opportunity to volunteer at any opportunities available to league membership.

~ PATRON MEMBER

Individuals who have previously fulfilled at least one full year of general membership requirements as defined by the League who wish to continue to support the League and the community without the requirements of other membership levels.

No volunteer requirements.
Opportunity to volunteer at any opportunities available to league membership.

If you have any questions related to the application process, please contact us at jwlsmithfield@gmail.com.

We look forward to working alongside you during JWL's tenth year of service!

APPLY NOW!