Serve your community. Meet great people. Make a difference.
How To Join
Becoming a member of the Kiwanis Club of Raleigh is simple. We welcome individuals who are passionate about serving the community and supporting children and families across Wake County.
Club Sponsor & Guest Visits
Prospective members are encouraged to attend three Friday lunch meetings as a guest before joining. This gives you an opportunity to meet our members, learn about our projects, and experience the club firsthand. A current member will serve as your club sponsor and help guide you through the process.
Membership Application & Dues
After visiting as a guest, prospective members complete a membership application and submit quarterly dues. Current dues are listed below and include Kiwanis International and district membership. Weekly lunches are $20 per meal, paid at the meeting by cash, card, or check.
Commitment to Our Mission
Members share a commitment to Kiwanis’ mission of improving the world one child and one community at a time. This includes supporting the club’s service projects, community partnerships, and fundraising efforts that make our work possible.
To learn more about membership, please contact us. You may find that you have a friend or business acquaintance who is a member of our club. If not, then you will be paired with a club member with whom you have a career or other interest in common. That member will invite you to a meeting and be your sponsor should you decide to join.
Why Join Kiwanis?
Make a Real Impact in Raleigh
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Raleigh work together to support children, families, and local nonprofits through service projects, fundraising, and community partnerships. From youth leadership programs to hunger relief and literacy initiatives, your involvement directly strengthens the community.
Build Meaningful Connections
Kiwanis brings together people from many professions and backgrounds who share a desire to give back. Weekly meetings, service projects, and social events create opportunities to form friendships and connect with others who care about Raleigh.
Develop Leadership Through Service
Kiwanis provides opportunities to lead projects, mentor young leaders, and collaborate with community partners. Whether organizing a service project, supporting student leadership programs, or helping shape the future of the club, members develop skills while making a difference.
What to Expect
at Your First Meeting
Visiting a Kiwanis meeting is the best way to see what our club is all about. Guests are always welcome, and we work to make first-time visitors feel comfortable and included.
Our club meets Fridays at noon at Highland United Methodist Church on Ridge Road in Raleigh. Meetings last about an hour and include lunch, club updates, and a guest speaker from the community.
As a guest, you can expect to:
Be welcomed by members and introduced around the room
Enjoy lunch while meeting people from a variety of professions and backgrounds
Hear about upcoming service projects and community partnerships
Listen to an engaging guest speaker
Learn how our club supports children and families in Raleigh
There’s no pressure to join—we simply invite you to visit, meet our members, and see if Kiwanis feels like a good fit for you.
Want to see what a Kiwanis meeting is like? Visit our YouTube channel to watch recordings of past meetings, including guest speakers and updates on our service projects.
