The Junior League of Columbia’s Junior Volunteer (JV) program promotes voluntarism among youth in the community. The goal of Junior Volunteers is to teach young people the importance of volunteering in the community and to better the lives of others, as well as themselves. Junior Volunteers is a program created for girls in grades 7-12 who are interested in making a difference in and around Columbia.

After a successful year, the Junior Volunteer Committee is looking forward to the 2026–2027 League year. We have an AWESOME schedule planned full of service events and educational opportunities, including fun events for the Junior Volunteers to attend.

All Junior Volunteers will receive a calendar of events and requirements during September’s Orientation. Upon successful completion of all requirements, JV’s will receive a certificate of completion, presented at the end-of-year celebration. Shifts, social activities, and educational events will take place throughout the school year, primarily on the weekends. Junior Volunteers may also have the opportunity to attend and be recognized at a General Membership Meeting, which would be held on a weeknight.

We are excited about meeting our new Junior Volunteers and look forward to a wonderful year ahead. We hope you will encourage a young lady you know to make volunteering a part of her life! You can never be too young to start volunteering while making new friends and working toward the goal of making a difference.

HOW TO SIGN UP

The 2026-2027 Junior Volunteers class will be selected based on their interest in helping the Midlands, leadership potential, and commitment to service.

Space is limited to 60 volunteers. Candidates must pay the required $45 program fee and $15 t-shirt fee to complete the submission(s). The T-shirt fee is optional only if the JV has previously participated in the program and still has their shirt in good condition. They may continue to use that shirt for this year.

Junior Volunteers will also be asked to submit an original personal statement (minimum of 6 sentences) on leadership and service during registration.

2026-2027 Junior Volunteer’s Registration Form(Opens July 23, 2026. Deadline to register is August 15, 2026.)

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

The 2026-2027 Junior Volunteers’ schedule will be available at Orientation.