The Junior League of Lafayette is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

League membership offers many benefits which include: opportunities for leadership, training, skill development, networking, recognition and friendships. Most importantly, League membership offers a chance to give back to the community and experience the fulfillment that comes from helping others. The JLL reaches out to women of all races, colors, religions and national origins. We have approximately 176 active members, 310 sustaining members (who have already served at least ten active years), and 55 provisional members, who are completing a year of training to determine whether they would like to make the commitment to join the Junior League. (Membership statistics of October 2009.)

Admissions for 2011-2012

• Membership Applications are available beginning October 19th 2010 through January 5, 2011. You may check out an Admissions Packet from Headquarters or by contacting Emily Babineaux.
• There will be two events held for Potential Members and their Sponsors. Attendance is strongly encouraged for both.
  • Tuesday, December 16, 2010 – Winter Cocktails Social, 5:45 pm, followed by the December General Meeting, 6:30, City Club at River Ranch 
  • Tuesday, January 25, 2011 – Candidate Orientation Meeting, 6:30 pm, at JLL Headquarters

Eligibility Requirements

• A candidate must have reached her 23rd birthday by June 1, 2011.
• A candidate shall have resided in the League’s admission area for at least one year by May 31, 2011. The admissions area is Lafayette Parish, plus a 5 mile radius outside of the parish boundary.

Financial Requirements

• Provisional Fee - $100 (One Time)
• Membership Dues - $100 (Provisionals and Actives), $75 (Sustainers)
• Tinsel & Treasures fundraiser obligation - $75

Time Requirements

• The 2011-2012 Provisional class will be a NIGHT CLASS.
• Provisional members are required to attend monthly Provisional Meetings and complete the Provisional training course that will be held beginning August 2011 though May 2012.
• All active and provisional members are required to attend monthly General Meetings, complete Fall and Spring Placement Interviews and attend a Volunteer Development session.
• Each active member is required to fulfill a "placement" every year in order to serve her community. A placement averages 4-6 hours per month from August to May and can be done by working at a League-chosen community project or within the League's administration.
• All active and provisional members are required to complete a task and market rotation at Tinsel & Treasures.

Provisional Training

Provisional members are new members who are in the process of completing admission requirements for active membership. As such, you will be required to complete the provisional course within the following fiscal year after your acceptance of provisional membership. This course is designed to provide opportunities to learn more about the community, train for volunteering and learn about the responsibilities that come with League membership. If you are unable to complete the provisional course for unavoidable reasons, the Executive Committee may grant one extension of 12 months. While completing provisional course requirements, provisional members attend membership meetings but are not eligible to vote or hold office. The provisional year is from August until the following May. An informational meeting is held each December to allow interested women to learn about the Junior League of Lafayette from its current active, sustainer and provisional members. A complete list of provisional course requirements is made available at this meeting.

If you would like more information about the Junior League of Lafayette and how to join, please contact us via e-mail  or by telephone at JLL Headquarters (337) 988-2739 and ask for the Admissions Chair.