Membership Categories
Provisional Member
The first year of membership is called the provisional year. Provisional members complete a training program and a community project. In this year, members learn about the Junior League of Toronto (JLT) structure and organization, the community organizations we service and our fundraising work. They also learn how to become an effective and trained volunteer. Approximately 20-35 women join as provisional members each year.
Active Member
Active members are those members who have successfully completed the provisional member requirements. Active members may choose to be placed to work in the community or to serve on an internal League committee. Placements typically run from June 1 – May 31, which aligns with our fiscal year, but most of the work occurs September through May. Leadership positions are also available. There are approximately 100 active members in the JLT.
Sustaining Member
After 5 years of active membership, a member is eligible to become a sustaining member. These members have a reduced financial requirement and are welcome to attend all meetings, fundraisers and community events but are not required to take a placement.
Membership Requirements
Provisional Member
- Dues: pay dues of $90.00
- General Meetings*: attend 1 General Meeting and 50% of the Membership Meetings
- Team Meetings: complete Provisional Member Training Program, which meets monthly from September-December for the Fall Class and February-May for the Spring Class at the JLT Offices
- Attend mandatory Spring Placement Fair to assist in your team placement selection
- Other Requirements: complete the Provisional Member Project, which is part of the Provisional Member Training Program.
- Participate in at least one Done-in-a-Day (DIAD) event
- Complete initial Placement Interview to assist in team placement
Active Member
- Dues: pay annual dues of $160.00
- General Meetings*: Every Active must attend a minimum of four (4) meetings, one of which must be a voting General meeting. Participation in all voting meetings, by attendance or proxy, is required.
- Team Meetings*: attend team meetings and/or Board meetings(as applicable)*
- Work on a Committee an average of 4 hours per week
- Other Requirements: attend 4 other League events (General Meeting, Membership Meeting, Training Session, or DIAD event). A maximum of 2 Membership Meetings qualifies towards the four events
- Complete annual interview with Placement Advisor
- Support JLT projects and fundraisers
Sustaining Member
- Dues: pay annual dues of $125.00 until 70 years of age, after which it is $110.00
- Other Requirements: May choose to sit on Active Committees as Sustainer advisors and are welcome to participate in all JLT opportunities (not mandatory).
Sustainer Emeritus
- Dues: Exempt from dues.
*General meetings typically run from 7:00-9:30 p.m. at central locations in Toronto. Our General meetings are where we conduct our business, provide guest speakers on occasion and socialize.
Membership Privileges and Responsibilities
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