What is JOOI?
JOOI stands for Junior Optimist Octagon International.
JOOI helps promote the best in youth.
It provides:
- Positive alternatives to gangs and drugs.
- Fulfillment of high school graduation requirements for community service.
- Impressive credentials for college applications.
- Non-traditional ways to learn about citizenship, teamwork, communication, self-esteem, and money management.
- Opportunities to develop leadership skills at Club, District, and international levels.
- Individual and Club recognition through international awards program.
- Exposure to Optimism as a philosophy of life.
- An additional nucleus of volunteers dedicated to improving the quality of life.
- A forum to address youth-related issues.
- A unique opportunity to gain regional and national visibility.
- Training for future community leaders!
For more information about Optimist or JOOI Clubs.
