About SPJWC Juniors
Who are the St Petersburg Junior Woman’s Club?
We are people just like you interested in giving back to our communities, building long-term friendships, and having fun doing it!
Are you interested In:
- Helping others through rewarding hands-on volunteer projects
- Learning more about your community and getting involved
- Making new friends
- Opportunities for leadership development
If you answered yes, the GFWC St. Petersburg Junior Woman’s Club may be the place for you!
Our Jottings
Check out our monthly jottings for more insight for the latest news about our club, any volunteering opportunities and get-togethers we have planned!
About GFWC: General Federation of Women’s Clubs
We focus on five areas of service — Arts and Culture, Environment, Education and Libraries, Health and Wellness, and Civic Engagement and Outreach. Each month there are opportunities to volunteer as a club.
Our membership includes women over the age 18 from all walks of life who work to better the lives of individuals in our community. We also have a lot of fun together!
We are a member of the GFWC Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs. Being part of a worldwide circle of service, with over 6,500 clubs in the United States alone, and over a million members worldwide in 20 countries, gives us the tools to better help people in our own community. There are opportunities to serve on the district, state and national level, providing unlimited chances for leadership development.
The GFWC St. Petersburg Junior Woman’s Club was organized in 1932. We have had a most distinguished history, frequently winning awards at the state level for our outstanding projects and membership events!
The GFWC Florida Director of Junior Clubs, Racquel Sturgis, has chosen to work with One More Child as her Director’s Project for her 2024-2026 administration.
After personally experiencing 5 long years of fertility treatments and the birth of her daughter, Racquel and her husband chose adoption for the birth of their son. Knowing first-hand the struggles and full range of emotions that accompany the world of infertility, she wanted to bring awareness to others and share her testimony.
One More Child is a child welfare agency that helps to care for foster and adoptive children, trafficked children, hungry children, single moms and struggling families. They have been around since 1904 and are headquartered in Lakeland. They serve children in more than 50 locations worldwide, including more than a dozen locations in Florida. One More Child is excited to partner with GWFC to engage in exciting service opportunities to impact children in our great state.
How Do You Get Involved?
You don’t need to be a member to attend our meetings, social events, or volunteer projects during the year!
Come to a meeting!
The St. Petersburg Junior Woman’s Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month (excluding June and July). Our business meeting begins at 7:00 pm. with a pre-meeting social at 6:30 pm to have the chance to chat before we get started!
Frequent guest speakers provide enlightening information on a variety of topics, and most meetings include a hands-on project as well.
Social events
The Club also hosts regular social activities throughout the year, including a Fondue Night, Girls Night Out, and a Holiday Cup of Cheer. Feel free to join us during one of these social nights to get to know us outside of the meetings.
Volunteering Projects
We offer a wide range of volunteering options around the Pinellas County area! Join us during one of these projects to volunteer and meet a few members.
Join today!
Requirements for membership
- Women over the age of 18
- A desire to serve others
- Complete a membership application
- $50 annual dues
New members are installed at our December meeting each year but you do not need to wait until then. You can join during any month of the year.