Jaycees
Civic youth organization
Jaycees is the common name for the United States Junior Chamber, a civic organization for young adults.
The name comes from the initials JC, standing for Junior Chamber.
Members engage in community service, leadership development, and networking: He joined the Jaycees right out of college.
Local chapters exist throughout the country.
Group providing community aid
- chapterDivision of a book
- membershipState of belonging
- local chapterArea-based organizational division
- national organizationGroup operating nationwide
community service · young professionals · nonprofit · civic engagement · networking · personal development · public speaking · training
Giving service without pay
- community projectsCollaborative local improvement efforts
- fundraisingSoliciting money for organizations
- charity workUnpaid service helping others
- outreachProactive community assistance
philanthropy · social responsibility · mentorship · youth programs · campaigns · initiatives · public service
People roughly 18-30
- professionalsSkilled, paid practitioners
- young menMales in early adulthood
- civic-mindedConcerned with community welfare
- ambitiousStrongly desiring achievement
service organization
Group providing community aid
- chapterDivision of a book
- membershipState of belonging
- local chapterArea-based organizational division
national organization · community service · young professionals · nonprofit · civic engagement · networking · personal development · public speaking · training · conventions
volunteering
Giving service without pay
- community projectsCollaborative local improvement efforts
- fundraisingSoliciting money for organizations
- charity workUnpaid service helping others
outreach · philanthropy · social responsibility · mentorship · youth programs · campaigns · initiatives · public service
young adults
People roughly 18-30
- professionalsSkilled, paid practitioners
- young menMales in early adulthood
- civic-mindedConcerned with community welfare
JayceesAARP
Seniors' advocacy organization
Rotary Club · Lions Club · Kiwanis · elder councils · Shriners