Lithuanian American Youth Association
JAVLJS Membership
By becoming a member, you are playing an active role in supporting a national Lithuanian-American youth community rooted in shared history, leadership, and connection. LAYA membership means being part of a collective effort to strengthen Lithuanian-American youth communities and ensure our culture continues to thrive across generations.
Benefits
Priority in selection to attend the World Lithuanian Youth Congress (WLYC)
Priority for Lithuanian community scholarship funding
Advantage in selection for the LISS summer internship program
Discounted tickets for Lithuanian events nationwide
Advantage in selection for board positions
Voting rights in board elections and during the Annual General Meeting
Priority in selection to attend the Annual General Meeting
Priority for scholarship funding to attend WLYC
Who Can Be a Member?
18-35 year old Americans who have at least one direct ancestor (parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, ... ) who was born in Lithuania
Memberships are valid until July 31
For example, a membership purchased on July 30 is active for one day, while a membership purchased on August 1 is active for one full year.