Junior League of Jacksonville members are getting a jump start on their Community Hours Requirement this summer.  Sign ups have started for a DIAD shift at the upcoming Speaking of Women's Health! 

Speaking of Women's Health, sponsored by WJCT and Baptist Health, is a non-profit program of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Specialized Women?s Health, whose mission is "Educating women to make informed decisions about health, well-being and personal safety for themselves and their families."  Learn more about Speaking of Women?s Health.

Speaking of Women?s Health DIAD Shift Information:

Saturday, August 28

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront ? 225 East Coastline Drive 

(Parking and lunch are not included for volunteers.  Parking cost is approximately $8)

Shift Duties:  Registration tables, directing attendees, ballroom set up and breakdown, distributing information.

Three shifts available.  Each shift is 3.5 hours.

Shift 1 - 7:00-10:30am ? 10 Volunteers Needed

Shift 2 - 10:00-1:30pm ? 10 Volunteers Needed

Shift 3 - 11:00-2:30pm ? 6 Volunteers Needed

Our Outreach

Done in a Day (DIAD)- This year, the Junior League of Jacksonville is partnering with over 30 community organizations.  The League supports these groups by providing volunteers for events, day to day operations, and other projects.

C.A.R.E.S. - The Junior League of Jacksonville C.A.R.E.S. (Caregiving, Assistance, Resources, Education, Support) Program currently supports Annie R. Morgan Elementary School by providing volunteers for one-on-one Saturday tutoring in math, reading and language.

Kids in the Kitchen - The Junior League of Jacksonville Kids in the Kitchen partners with local nutritionists, Chef Robert from First Coast News, businesses and non-profits, in a community wide effort to raise awareness and provide solutions for the growing health problems associated with childhood obesity.

To learn more about Junior League of Jacksonville programs please visit our IN ACTION page.

More than 5,000 direct, hands-on volunteer hours were given through our community projects including Done in a Day, Saturday School at Annie R. Morning Elementary, Kids in the Kitchen, Fostering Care and our Community Research and Project Development committee. Each hour of volunteer time is valued at $20.85, the value of the Junior League of Jacksonville members' dedicated service to the community is more than $104,000. 

• We volunteered with more than 22 different non-profit agencies.

• We donated 250 backpacks to Lea’s Place for children entering into the foster care system.

• We taught more than 600 children about the importance of good nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle through our Kids in the Kitchen program.

• Kids in the Kitchen expanded their program to include two additional sites—the Sanctuary on 8th Street and the Community Connections Davis Center

• We received a grant from the Blue Foundation for “Snacktivities” a four-week program to teach the children at Annie R. Morgan about eating well and living a healthy lifestyle.

• We continued our partnership with the Jacksonville Public Library for our Festival of Trees event. More than 30 beautifully decorated trees inspired by beloved books adorned the three floors of the library including the teen and children’s areas. We also offered 5 community events with guest readers and crafts.

• We hosted our 19^th annual Whale of a Sale which is not only the League’s largest and most successful fundraiser but also provides countless gently used items at low prices to the community.

• We recognized sustaining (alumni) member Meg Folds with the Tillie K. Fowler Community Service Award for her outstanding leadership in the community and to the Junior League of Jacksonville.

• Active member April Patterson received the Pamela Y. Paul Community Service Award for fulfilling the mission of the Junior League through outstanding leadership in the community and the Junior League.

• Ramona Colley was inducted as the first honorary member of the Junior League of Jacksonville.

• Other volunteer awards included: Ellen Wiss, Volunteer of the Year; Laura Miniotas, Leader of the Year; and Kids in the Kitchen, Committee of the Year.