Pictured: the 2025-2026 New Member Class
The Junior League of Reading is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.
Our Mission
To accomplish our mission, we depend on our enthusiastic and committed members!
Who can join?
Membership is open to any woman who is 18 years or older living or working in Berks County. If you would like to get involved in our community, gain new experiences, and make friends while doing it, you are a good fit!What's in it for you?
Because JLR is entirely volunteer powered, most of us gain our training experience through hands-on work. Some examples include public speaking, organizational leadership, grant and proposal writing, public relations, fundraising, advocacy, nonprofit board leadership, parliamentary procedure... even website development! The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (AJLI) hosts regular global conferences, which we send our members to in order to share best practices and receive best-in-class training on a variety of topics relevant in the nonprofit sector. Locally, we send one member annually through the highly rated Leadership Berks program, and periodic, mission-relevant trainings are offered at General Membership Meetings and elsewhere. In sum, we develop the potential of women to:
- be effective volunteers
- have a voice in the community
- influence strategies and decision-making on community issues
- achieve their potential as leaders, board chairs, nonprofit executives, gala organizers, business owners, & etc. & etc.
New Member Process
Below is our process for new members.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to Contact Us at Join@jlreading.org
Also – as you decide whether you’re ready to join – consider subscribing to our quarterly newsletter showcasing all of our activities & plans for the next season.
1
Reach Out!
If you have any questions contact our league office at Join@jlreading.org. You will then be contacted by a Junior League of Reading member.
You can also fill out this interest form here.
2
Come To An Event*
Evening Open House
DATE: Tuesday August 11th, 2026, 6:30-8:30 PM
LOCATION: Uncorkd
Come and meet the ladies of JLR for a casual happy hour with appetizers and conversation
RSVP
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Morning Coffee Conversations
DATES: Friday September 4 (9-11 AM) & Saturday September 5 (10 AM-1PM)
LOCATION: Salt & Light Cafe
3
Take a Tour*
Take a Tour of our Headquarters located on Penn Avenue in Wyomissing. Our Headquarters is used for committee meetings and socials. Contact Us at Join@jlreading.org to schedule a tour.
4
Commit!
Commitment to join as a New Member means trainings, personal development and friendships that will last a lifetime. Your new member year is a year of training and learning about the Junior League all while volunteering in the community. Dues for your new member year are $90.
Expectations
Here is what you can expect from your New Member training year and beyond.
New Member Year
1
Orientation Day "Feel Good Friday"
October: Meet your New Member class, tour Headquarters and learn about the Junior League in a fun, engaging and informative session.
Location: Junior League of Reading, PA Headquarters
2
Attend New Member Experiences
New members have the opportunity to attend an “experience” each month.
A typical experience calendar is as follows:
August/September: Attend a ‘Meet the League’ event (optional)
October: Attend “Feel Good Friday” at Junior League of Reading’s Headquarters (highly encouraged but optional)
November: Volunteer at Olivet Boys & Girls Club facilitating Thanksgiving pre-dinner activities for children; Help organize the Angel Tree gifts for Concern ongoing throughout the month.
December: Attend a holiday social
January: Volunteer at Opportunity House serving breakfast
February: Volunteer at the Junior League of Reading’s Young Women’s Summit
December: Attend a holiday social
January: Volunteer at Opportunity House serving breakfast
February: Volunteer at the Junior League of Reading’s Young Women’s Summit
March: Attend a wine mixer with our Nominating & Placement Committee to share your strengths and interests for various committees in our League
April: Complete New Member Project
May: Celebrate and attend our Junior League Annual Dinner
April: Complete New Member Project
May: Celebrate and attend our Junior League Annual Dinner
3
Attend General Membership Meetings
General Membership Meetings are held monthly from August through April with the exception of December. Please join us for as many as you can!
4
New Member Project
In the spring, New Members collaborate to plan and execute a project to support our community. Past New Member Projects have included a book drive for Opportunity House’s 2nd Street Learning Center, a toy drive and organizing space for Threads of Change, and a career fair for young women in Reading area high schools offering inspiration about possible career paths.
After New Member Year
1
Annual Dinner
Annual dinner will take place in May. Our New Members will be recognized and promoted to Active members during this celebration of our league year.
2
Placed on a Committee
You will meet with an advisor at the Placement Mixer in April to share your strengths and interests for various committees in our League. Depending on your discussion, you will then be placed on a committee for your first full Active year. Each succeeding year you will meet with an advisor in the Fall and the Spring to determine where you will shine, grow and become a leader.
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