Junior Optimist & Octagon International (JOOI) Clubs
Created in 1988, Junior Optimist Octagon International (JOOI) has quickly become one of the largest and most active youth service organizations in the world. JOOI members represent the times well, by making their communities better - one service project at a time.
With more than 18,500 members in more than 675 communities, JOOI members are constantly working to promote positive change in their communities. Their motto is "Kids Serving Kids".
JOOI is made up of four types of clubs: Collegiate Clubs for full-time undergraduate students, Octagon Clubs for high school students, Junior Optimist Clubs for junior high students, and Alpha Clubs for elementary-aged youths. The 20,000 members of JOOI elect their own president and four-member board of directors which also includes the immediate past president.
Each JOOI Club is governed autonomously, with its own local leadership. By keeping that leadership local, JOOI Clubs empower young people to make positive decisions to serve fellow youths and their community. By encouraging involvement and awareness of local issues, JOOI Clubs cultivate the leaders of tomorrow.
JOOI Program Supplies
Support merchandise for this program can be ordered through the online Canadian Supplies Store operated by the Corall Group.