Frequently asked questions

Anyone aged 18 to 40 who wants to learn, take part and serve the community can join. No specific degree or previous experience is required.

Fill in the membership form on this page and tell us about your interests and motivation. The team will contact you to get to know you and explain the next steps and membership terms, and then you choose the area that suits you and start taking part.

No. Motivation to learn and contribute is the starting point. The chapter team helps you find the opportunity that suits your level and interests.

JCI membership is annual and includes a yearly fee that covers your place in the global network and the chapter's activities. You are told the amount and how to pay it after your application is accepted, and nothing is asked of you before that.

Yes. Submitting the membership form is free and carries no financial commitment or automatic acceptance.

After reviewing your application the team contacts you to get to know you and explain what membership involves, and then the next step is agreed.

The chapter operates in Damascus. If you live elsewhere, write to us through the Contact page and we will point you to the nearest JCI chapter or to activities you can join remotely.

Active JCI membership is for ages 18 to 40. You are still welcome to contact us about supporting projects, partnering, or contributing as a trainer or guest at events.

Yes. Many members are students or recent graduates, and joining teams and projects is a good way to build practical experience alongside studies.

It depends on the team and project. You can start with a few hours a week and increase your involvement gradually as you take on more responsibility.

Participation certificates are given for many trainings and projects. Each activity page states whether a certificate is available and the conditions for receiving it.

Yes. The chapter is built on learning leadership by doing, and active members can take responsibility for a team, project or event with support from more experienced members.

Submit the membership form or write to us from the Contact page and tell us what interests you (event organization, training, community and environmental work, media, partner relations). We will direct you to a suitable project or team based on the chapter's needs.

The chapter is a volunteer-run non-profit, so participation is voluntary. In return, volunteers gain training, hands-on experience, a professional network and real leadership responsibility.

Public speaking and communication, project and team management, event organization, critical thinking and debate, entrepreneurship and community work, all learned by doing real projects.

Yes. Taking an active role in documented projects and training builds leadership and volunteering experience you can cite in a CV or in scholarship and program applications. The chapter does not award scholarships itself, but it helps you present a stronger profile.

Yes, members and volunteers who took an active part in projects can request one. Write to us through the Contact page with your activity, how long you were involved and who the letter is for; the team reviews the request and issues it based on your documented participation.

Junior Chamber International (JCI) is a non-profit youth organization for people aged 18 to 40. It develops leadership, community action and entrepreneurship through projects, training and teamwork, and is active in more than 100 countries.

JCI Damascus was founded in 2005 and is a member of the global Junior Chamber International network.

JCI Damascus is the Damascus chapter of Junior Chamber International: a volunteer-run, non-profit organization that brings young people together to deliver community projects and training in leadership, public speaking and entrepreneurship as part of the global JCI network.

No. Despite the word “chamber”, JCI is an independent, non-profit youth organization. It is not a chamber of commerce or a government body.

Yes. Members are part of the global JCI network and can follow and take part in its international conferences, events and programs, such as the JCI World Congress, subject to each event's registration terms.

Use the form on the Contact page, or reach us through our Facebook and Instagram accounts linked in the footer. We reply as soon as we can.

It varies by activity: some are free and some carry a small fee to cover costs. Any fee, and how to pay it, is shown on the activity page before you register.

They include training projects such as First Speaker for public speaking, Companies Debate Challenge for debate in corporate settings, environmental initiatives such as Damascus Forest, and networking events such as the NAQEL Forum. Details are on the Projects page.

Yes, through the First Speaker series, where participants practise delivery, content building, confidence and persuasive communication. Follow the Training and Events pages for the next edition.

Terms differ by training. Open trainings are listed on the Training page with the registration method and any fees, and registration closes automatically after the activity date.

Many events and trainings are open to young people in general. Each event page states who may register.

Yes, we welcome requests to host trainings and workshops at universities, companies and organizations. Send us the topic, target audience and proposed date through the Contact or Partners page.

You can support a project, host a training, share expertise or provide resources. Send us a short description of your organization and your idea through the Partners or Contact page.