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What we’re about
Service for Today, Leadership for Tomorrow, and Friendships for a Lifetime!
The Arlington Jaycees (part of Junior Chamber International) is the premier nonprofit in Arlington that provides young people (ages 21-40) with opportunities for personal & professional growth, business networking, community involvement and social engagement in the Arlington Community and worldwide. Our mission is leadership development through community service. Check out our website www.arljaycees.org to learn more and to become a member of this amazing organization!
Membership in the Arlington Jaycees includes membership in the Virginia Jaycees, US Jaycees (JCI USA) and Junior Chamber International (JCI). The Arlington Jaycees have been proudly serving the Arlington Community since 1948.
Get involved: We currently have many opportunities to get involved during the course of the year ranging from community service projects to socials to professional networking events. Our public events are open to members as well as anyone who is interested in learning more about our organization and serving our community, however private events and socials are members only. Please RSVP today on Meetup for an upcoming event.
Monthly Meetings: The second Thursday of every month at 7:00pm, we will hold our monthly Networking Socials for all Jaycees and interested members. We will start by providing updates on chapter business, announce upcoming events, and discuss professional development topics. We'll end the meeting with networking and socializing. This is a perfect way to learn everything about the Jaycees and meet our awesome members (plus free appetizers)!!
To join the Arlington Jaycees, please sign up here. Our annual membership fee is $70. After filling out the membership application, we will reach back out for membership dues. Once payment is received, congratulations! You're officially a Jaycee!
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Questions? Email us at arlingtonvajc@gmail.com
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Volunteer at the Arlington Civitans Garage Sale - Friday Setup4020 15th St N, Arlington, VA
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Volunteers are needed at the Community Garage Sale, organized by the Arlington Civitans! This event is both a volunteer opportunity and an important fundraiser for the Jaycees - the Civitans pay our organization for every volunteer hour! On Friday night, volunteers help with setup of the snack bar, posting signage, and other duties as needed. This event is held on the first weekend of each month between April and November.
Note, on Saturday afternoon volunteers are also needed for cleanup after the sale. As a bonus, if you volunteer for at least 5 hours on Saturdays (NOT Fridays), you may be eligible for a FREE Arlington Jaycees Annual Membership**! (See the separate Meetup event).
The Garage Sale is held in the Parking Garage located behind Washington & Liberty High School. It is a 15 minute walk from the Ballston-MU station. Street parking is available on North 15th Street, between Quincy and Stafford Streets, and along Quincy Street. Walk into the parking garage and proceed to the Level B concession stand -- ask for Cathy or Paul. Please wear sturdy (closed toe) shoes, and bring work gloves if you have them. Also dress for the weather as this event takes place rain or shine.
Proceeds from the monthly garage sale (from sales at the concession stand and vendor fees) benefit the Arlington Civitans, a non-profit organization committed to helping people with developmental disabilities. For more information, visit the Arlington Civitans website.
**You must be between 21 and 40 years old to qualify for membership in the Arlington Jaycees.
The Arlington Jaycees (part of Junior Chamber International) is the premier nonprofit in Arlington that provides young people (ages 21-40) with opportunities for personal & professional growth, business networking, community involvement and social engagement in the Arlington Community and worldwide. Our mission is leadership development through community service. Check out our website www.arljaycees.org to learn more and to become a member of this amazing organization!
- Volunteer at the Arlington Civitans Garage Sale - Saturday Cleanup4020 15th St N, Arlington, VA
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Volunteers are needed at the Community Garage Sale organized by the Arlington Civitans! This event is both a volunteer opportunity and an important fundraiser for the Jaycees - the Civitans pay our organization for every volunteer hour! Volunteers assist in tear-down and clean-up after the sale ends, starting at 1pm (volunteers are also needed for setup on Friday night - see separate Meetup event). This event is held on the first Saturday of each month between April and November.
As a bonus, if you work for a total of 5 hours on Saturdays afternoon (in one or separate Saturdays), you may be eligible for a FREE Arlington Jaycees Annual Membership**!
The Garage Sale is held in the Parking Garage located behind Washington - Liberty High School. It is a 15 minute walk from the Ballston-MU station. Street parking is available on North 15th Street, between Quincy and Stafford Streets, and on Quincy Street. Walk into the parking garage and proceed to the snack bar on Level B. Please wear sturdy (closed toe) shoes, and bring work gloves if you have them. Also dress for the weather as this event takes place rain or shine.
Proceeds from the monthly garage sale (from sales at the concession stand and vendor fees) benefit the Arlington Civitans, a non-profit organization committed to helping people with developmental disabilities. For more information, visit the Arlington Civitans website.
**You must be between 21 and 40 years old to qualify for membership in the Arlington Jaycees.
The Arlington Jaycees (part of Junior Chamber International) is the premier nonprofit in Arlington that provides young people (ages 21-40) with opportunities for personal & professional growth, business networking, community involvement and social engagement in the Arlington Community and worldwide. Our mission is leadership development through community service. Check out our website www.arljaycees.org to learn more and to become a member of this amazing organization!
- Arlington Jaycees Monthly Networking Social - AugustThe Board Room VA, Arlington, VA
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Join the Arlington Jaycees at 6:30pm for a Networking Social @ Clarendon's Board Room Game Bar and Brewery!
In addition to networking and socializing, we will be providing some updates on upcoming events, and we'll be presenting/discussing a professional or personal development topic. This is a perfect way to learn everything about the Jaycees and meet our awesome members!
[Topic/Activity: TBD]
The Board Room is located three blocks from the Clarendon Metro Station. Please note that the entrance is at the corner of 10th Street and Washington Boulevard, around the corner from the mailing address. There is street parking in the surrounding area as well as in the Colonial Parking Garage under the building. The entrance to the garage is on Garfield Street and parking is a $4 flat rate after 5:00 pm on weekdays and for all hours on the weekends.
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The Arlington Jaycees (part of Junior Chamber International) is the premier nonprofit in Arlington that provides young people (ages 21-40) with opportunities for personal & professional growth, business networking, community involvement and social engagement in the Arlington Community and worldwide. Our mission is leadership development through community service. Check out our website www.arljaycees.org to learn more and to become a member of this amazing organization! - 2024 Book Club - August - “Mistakes I Made at Work” by Jessica Bacal.The Board Room VA, Arlington, VA
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Join the Arlington Jaycees' Book Club: "Women Empowering Minds through Reading", on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, where we'll discuss “Mistakes I Made at Work: 25 Influential Women Reflect on What They Got Out of Getting It Wrong” by Jessica Bacal.
Logistics:
- Please come having read the book, as we will be discussing a new book every month.
- We are meeting at the Board Room VA (925 N Garfield St). Please ask for the Jaycees Reservation. Sometimes we will be in the room in the back. Feel free to look for Jaycees signage.
- The Board Room VA is located in Clarendon, and a 5 minute walk from the Clarendon Metro. There is street parking on Wilson's Blvd and a parking garage on Garfield Street for $4.00.
- This is a tentative place. Please check closer to the date to confirm location.
- If you are buying a physical copy of the book, please consider supporting independent bookstores by going to a local indie store or buying through Bookshop.org / https://bookshop.org/shop/arlingtonjaycees. See disclosure below.
For any questions, ask us on the comment section or reach out to Erika at arlingtonvajc@gmail.com.
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More about the Book Club:
Welcome to Arlington Jaycees’ 2024 In-Person Book Club: "Women Empowering Minds through Reading", where every 4-6 weeks we will meet and discuss a new book focused on personal and professional development for women.
🌈 Why a Women-Focused Theme this year? Because we recognize the unique perspectives and experiences of women! This year, we wanted to provide a particularly safe and inclusive space for women to connect, share, and celebrate the stories that resonate with us.
💬 Engaging Discussions: Our club meetings aren't just about reading; they're about engaging discussions that amplify our voices, share wisdom, and foster connections. Your insights matter, and we're here to celebrate your thoughts!
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More about the book:
"In Mistakes I Made at Work, a Publishers Weekly Top 10 Business Book for Spring 2014, Jessica Bacal interviews twenty-five successful women about their toughest on-the-job moments. These innovators across a variety of fields - from the arts to finance to tech - reveal that they're more thoughtful, purposeful and assertive as leaders because they learned from their mistakes, not because they never made any. Interviewees include:- Cheryl Strayed, bestselling author of Wild
- Anna Holmes, founding editor of Jezebel.com
- Kim Gordon, founding member of the band Sonic Youth
- Joanna Barsch, Director Emeritus of McKinsey & Company
- Carol Dweck, Stanford psychology professor
- Ruth Ozeki, New York Times bestselling author of Tale for the Time Being
- And many more
For readers of Lean In and #Girlboss, Mistakes I Made for Work is ideal for millenials just starting their careers, for women seeking to advance at work, or for anyone grappling with issues of perfectionism, and features fascinating and surprising anecdotes, as well as tips for readers."
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More about the Arlington Jaycees:
The Arlington Jaycees (part of Junior Chamber International) is the premier nonprofit in Arlington that provides young people (ages 21-40) with opportunities for personal & professional growth, business networking, community involvement and social engagement in the Arlington Community and worldwide. Our mission is leadership development through community service. Check out our website www.arljaycees.org to learn more and to become a member of this amazing organization!----
Disclosure: We are an affiliate of Bookshop.org where your purchases support local bookstores. We will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. https://bookshop.org/shop/arlingtonjaycees
- 10% goes to Bookshop.org,
- 10% goes to the affiliate, and
- 10% goes to the bookstore profit pool (that is evenly divided and distributed to independent bookstores every six months).