Junior League of Greater Alton on Volunteerism, Community Projects and Building Local Connections

On According to Jama and Nikki, Junior League of Greater Alton president Nicole Dabs talks about what brought her to the organization and how volunteering can build friendships, leadership skills and a stronger sense of community. The conversation also explores challenges volunteer groups face, including limited time and difficulty attracting and supporting members.

Dabs and the hosts discuss the Junior League Locker, a project providing new clothing to students through local schools, along with past and potential partnerships involving literacy, youth programs and community support. They also reflect on the league’s history in Alton and ways residents can contribute through organized service or everyday acts of neighborliness.