Becoming a JLT Community Project

The Junior League of Tallahassee (JLT) strives to provide volunteer efforts where most needed in the community. Annually, we review applications for new community projects to determine our areas of focus for the following league year.  We invite your application and look forward to working with you.

What does the JLT look for in our community projects?

·   The ideal project will fit with the mission of the JLT, provide quality volunteer opportunities and generate JLT member interest.

·   The JLT commits to community projects in two ways: 1) volunteers only and 2) volunteers and funding.  We do not provide funding only.  JLT volunteers can assist with short- or long-term projects with your organization.

Community Project Application

The application for the 2011-12 League Year will be available in November 2010.

The Done in a Day program is designed to help local organizations or charities with one-day projects that yield a large reward for all involved. All Done in a Day projects are designed to meet a specific, immediate community need. Past projects include spring cleaning at the Ronald McDonald house, throwing a Pumpkinpalooza party for the children in the pediatric unit at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, sorting toys at the Christmas Connection and volunteering at the build-site when ABC’s Extreme Home Makeover came to town.

If you have a short-term volunteer need between October 2010 and May 2011 that ties in with the Junior League of Tallahassee’s mission, we may be an excellent match! Contact our Vice President of Community Projects or Done in a Day Chairs at (850) 224-9161.

In 2008, the JLT forged a new partnership to serve foster children living at the Tallahassee Campus of Florida Baptist Children's Homes. JLT members mentor children ages five to 18, provide monthly meals and activities, and collect clothing, school supplies and other necessities to distribute throughout the year. To learn more about the children we serve, visit www.fbchomes.org.

The Heart Gallery of America is a collaborative project of more than 120 Heart Galleries across the nation. The program promotes the individuality and dignity of children living in foster care in hopes of increasing the number of adoptive families. These children are photographed by professional photographers, and their portraits are displayed publically throughout the community as works of art.  The JLT is taking a leadership role in bringing this program to North Florida to help more children find their "forever families." Visit www.heartgallerynorthflorida.org to learn more.