[PeppyGPhiB]

I've been repeatedly invited to Seattle Junior League orientations, and I haven't gone to a single one. Why? Not because I'm not interested (I am), but because I know I don't have the time to dedicate to it right now.

As others have said, Junior League is a major committment, both in time and MONEY, and it's not one of those clubs you can join and then just not attend meetings. There is a two-year provisional period where you are a "trial" member; during that time you are expected to be very actively involved in the group's committees and projects. That is why most women who join Junior League are older - they're more settled, have a better handle on their time, and have more expertise and leadership skills to offer. Also, you should know that the Junior League of Seattle is one of the country's oldest, and it takes membership very seriously.

It sounds like you've read up on the Junior League of Seattle...if so, you saw that the League is very involved in mentorship programs for young women. To be frank, I think you're too young and inexperienced still to act as a kind of mentor that this League offers (career-based in many cases). Once you're out of school and have been in the workplace, I think you'll be better prepared for the League.