Application for Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club Membership

Application Deadline: July 1st

Established in 1944, the Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club is a non-profit organization of committed volunteers dedicated to giving back to our community. We support community groups through direct service, raise money for scholarships, and fund organizations and programs that provide education, enrichment and essential services to our local population. Through our work together, we form enduring relationships with each other and with those we serve.

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Membership Requirements

Membership in the WHJWC consists of a five-year term in which each year Members are required to fulfill the following membership responsibilities: Club Service Activities

Attend monthly General Business meetings September through May
Serve on a committee, attend committee meetings and fulfill committee responsibilities
Participate in “SOS” activities to help another member when needed (e.g., Meal Train during a family illness)
Pay annual membership dues as set by the Board ($250 plus a one-time new member fee of $25)

Community Service Each Member serves on one Direct Service Projects (DSP) by attending meetings and working assigned shifts. Each DSP requires a minimum of 10-12 hours of service per year including orientation meetings. Current projects include:

DSP Children - This committee will undertake projects and/or organize programs to benefit children and their families at the following organizations: The Walker School, The Second Step. All events take place Thursday evenings after 4pm .
DSP Family Promise Metrowest (FPMW) -This DSP involves ‘manning’ the MFP office at their day center in Natick. Each volunteer spends 2 hours in orientation at the beginning of the year (at MFP) followed by 3 (3 hour) shifts. These shifts are all on the weekends .
DSP Senior Activities - This committee will undertake projects and/or organize programs with the following elderly organizations: Wellesley Council on Aging (iPad game program) and the Sisters of Charity Nursing Home. All shifts take place on Tuesdays from 9:30am to 11:30am . Holiday programs at Sisters of Charity usually take place on Wednesday afternoons.
DSP Kids on the Block - Members on this committee perform puppet shows to Kindergarteners at Wellesley’s elementary schools as part of their “Count me in” curriculum. The themed skits help children understand developmental differences such as cerebral palsy and learning disabilities. All performances take place on Friday mornings .
DSP A Better Chance (ABC) -Juniors provide driving services to five academically talented high school aged girls who live at the ABC House in Wellesley. Shifts take place every evening of the week and weekend days with a Saturday/ Sunday enrichment program shift required once a year. Children are encouraged to attend with you.

Fundraisers Participate in the following Club-wide fundraisers:

Marketplace – Work one shift on the night before or day of Marketplace (November)
Kitchen and Home Tour – Work one shift day of event (May)
Wonder Run – Work one shift day of event (May)

In addition to our service and fundraising activities, our friendships are enhanced by several social functions held each year, such as our Fall Social, Yankee Swap, and numerous informal get-togethers. Attendance at social events is not required but enthusiastically encouraged!

Sponsor Recommendations

The responsibility of the Sponsor is to familiarize the Prospective Member with the organization of the Club and facilitate her transition into membership. In the best interest of both Prospective Member and our organization, we ask that Sponsors familiarize themselves with the following:

A Sponsor shall have been an Active Member for a minimum of six months, shall obtain application from the Membership Committee on behalf of the Prospective Member, and may sponsor up to two Prospective Members during a given club year. If a Sponsor is anticipating a change in membership status (sustaining, resigning or leave of absence), it is her responsibility to find a new Sponsor for the Prospective Member.
A Sponsor shall accompany the Prospective Member to one General Business Meeting and the Prospective Member’s Coffee. Please note that guests may not attend the December meeting or the May Banquet. Sponsors may be asked to assist the Prospective Member in fulfilling her Club requirements, should she experience difficulty.
We encourage a Sponsor to periodically call her Prospective Member to answer any questions she may have. It is also helpful if a Sponsor accompanies her Prospective Member to any of the Club’s social events.

Application for Prospective Members

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Committees

Members serve on both a Committee and a Direct Service Project (DSP). Fifth years Members or above may choose to serve on either a Committee or a DSP. Please note that we place members based on seniority and we can not guarantee placement in your first choice Committee. Please rank each of your COMMITTEE choices listed below on a scale of 1 (most desired) to 7 (least desired).

Marketplace (fundraising)(Required)

Kitchen and Home Tour (fundraising)(Required)

Wonder Run (fundraising)(Required)

Marketing (operating)(Required)

Membership (operating)(Required)

Membership/Socials (operating)(Required)

Technology (operating)(Required)

Direct Service Projects

Members serve on both a Committee and a Direct Service Project (DSP). Fifth years Members or above may choose to serve on either a Committee or a DSP. Please note that we place members based on seniority and we cannot guarantee placement in your first choice DSP. Please rank each of your Direct Service Project choices listed below on a scale of 1 (most desired) to 6 (least desired).

Children(Required)