The Junior League of Detroit reaches out to all women regardless of race, religion or national origin who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to volunteerism.

Value Statement:

The Junior League of Detroit:

• Encourages dedication, dependability and resourcefulness.
• Maintains an environment of mutual trust and respect and a commitment to communication and cooperation.
• Provides creative, innovative and effective solutions to enrich the lives of children and families.
• Proactively pursues opportunities to utilize its resources.
  Promotes training, mentoring and nurturing activities for the development of its membership.
• Takes pride in its work, accepts its failures as valuable learning experiences and celebrates its achievements.
• The Junior League of Detroit empowers women through leadership training and development to take action in the city of Detroit. Working together to build a better community, members build lasting friendships.
• Training for effective community leadership including community research, fundraising, finance, leadership, public relations, and personal development
• Working with other women to create positive Detroit community changes
• Access to community leaders, new friends, and creative ideas
• Exposure to unique strategies in problem solving and administration of a non-profit organization
• Insight into community needs and strategies for solutions
• Ability to transfer membership to other Junior Leagues worldwide

Prospective new members are given the opportunity to participate in our New Member Course.  The purpose of the course is to educate prospective members on the responsibilities and benefits of League membership.  In the course, prospective new members learn about the League, fulfill community service and League obligations and learn about fundraising through a provisional project. 

To learn more, please review the following JLD Frequently Asked Questions. When you are ready to begin volunteering, please complete and return the Membership Application. (Link to Membership Application PDF) Simply follow the instructions on submitting the application.  A membership liaison will contact you soon after the receipt of your application.  Thank you for your interest in the Junior League of Detroit.