Leadership Through Community Service
Junior Chamber of Commerce
The Raleigh Junior Chamber of Commerce, better known as the Raleigh Jaycees, is a not for profit organization run entirely by volunteers. Founded in 1921, the Raleigh Jaycees now have over 250 members between the ages of 21 and 40. The group’s motto is “leadership through community service.” What does the group do?
The Raleigh Jaycees run over 100 projects every year and raise more than $100,000 annually to benefit state and local charities. The longest-running Jaycee project in the world is the Goodfellows project for underprivileged children, which is held during the holiday Christmas season. How can you help?
The Raleigh Jaycees have six divisions where people can make a difference: volunteer community service; program fundraising; individual development courses; membership management; volunteer operation support; and raising operating funds. Want to learn more?
Call (919) 713-0031 or e-mail memvp@raleighjaycees.org.
As a Media Planner for McClatchy Web site realcities.com, Will Stanley works with clients to make sure their ideas become reality. As a volunteer with the Raleigh Jaycees, he demonstrates that community service is a powerful tool to help those who need it most. Participating in hundreds of programs over the last nine years, and stepping up to chair many of them himself, Will is a passionate advocate for positive change. 
