Jr. Junior League
It’s never too early to teach your kids how to give back! The NYJL’s Jr. Junior League (JJL) committee not only gives children the opportunity to do volunteer work, but also provides direct exposure of our work to underserved youth in the community. Through JJL, volunteers spend meaningful and enjoyable time with their children carrying out philanthropic activities.
We can’t wait to see you at an upcoming JJL event! For more information about JJL, email jrjrleague@nyjl.org.
Upcoming Events
Spring 2020
**Due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, we have suspended Jr. Junior League activities until further notice.**
NY Common Pantry Sandwich Making
Join the Jr. Junior League to make sandwiches and bag lunches for distribution at New York Common Pantry for families in need. This event is suitable for children ages 4 to 8 of NYJL volunteers and the public. Registration is free of charge, but space is limited.
Central Park Conservation
Join Jr. Junior League for a day in Central Park as we partner with the Central Park Conservancy and their Center for Urban Park Discovery to do our part to keep the park clean and green for all to enjoy. Volunteers help prepare the park for summer by spreading mulch. We will enjoy a light snack after we’ve finished. This event is suitable for children ages 4 to 12. Open to children of NYJL volunteers and the public. Registration is free of charge, but space is limited.
Social Promise Course
Each year, Jr. Junior League’s signature program partners with Social Promise to teach the principles of philanthropy. Join us in promoting family volunteerism. Two sessions are held and customized for children ages 3 to 6 and 7 to 10. Children will learn what philanthropy is; how they can give their time, talents, and treasures; and how to talk about volunteerism with family and friends. Open to children of NYJL volunteers and the public. Registration is free of charge, but space is limited.
Junior Playground Improvement Project (PIP) Day
Join the Jr. Junior League committee in lending a hand to transform a public park. Young volunteers are invited to help clean up, plant flowers, and play in the dirt! It’s a great opportunity to give back while having fun and when the renovation is complete, young volunteers will be thrilled to see what they have helped to create for other children in the community. A boxed lunch is provided for all volunteers afterward. This event is suitable for children ages 4 to 12 and is open to NYJL volunteers and the public. Registration is free of charge, but space is limited.
Fall 2020
(Dates to be announced early Fall 2020)
Mount Sinai Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Join the JJL for their Mount Sinai Pajama Project to bring joy to families in the NICU. After an informative orientation with one of the nurses, children will decorate cards and stuff gift bags to be delivered to families in the NICU. This event is suitable for children ages 4 to 6 of NYJL volunteers and the public. Registration is free of charge, but space is limited.
St. James Dinner Service
Join the Jr. Junior League and help set up St. James’ Friday Night Dinner Service, a program that provides more than 90 hungry and homeless guests with a delicious and hearty meal each week. Activities include setting tables, crafting centerpieces, decorating menus, and sorting toiletries for the patrons who will attend dinner that evening. This event is suitable for children ages 4 to 10 of NYJL volunteers and the public. Registration is free of charge, but space is limited.
Get Involved, Volunteer Early Events (GIVE Events)
The JJL hosts Get Involved, Volunteer Early Events (GIVE Events) to teach principles of philanthropy and promote family volunteerism to preschool and elementary aged New York City children. GIVE Events are designed to be educational, dynamic, and engaging. Children learn about philanthropy, develop their philanthropic interests, and participate in different types of volunteer activities. Additionally, the events provide parents and their children with meaningful opportunities to do philanthropic work together. The JJL co-hosts GIVE Events with NYJL committees, NYJL community partners, and outside community partners. All GIVE Events are free of charge.