What it means to be a
Sandpiper Junior

Freshmen

Sophomores

Juniors

Seniors

Who We Are

We are a group of high school young women from all across the South Bay Area. We work together to help make our community a better place through fundraising, community service, and hands on experience. Together, we all share a common interest to make a difference, while building lifelong friendships along the way.

Sophomores

Growth & Development

Being a part of Sandpiper Juniors offers the opportunity to help out various organizations and work together with other girls from the South Bay. This experience provides:

  • Leadership development

  • Fundraising skills

  • Teamwork

  • Managing volunteer activities

  • Public speaking

  • A safe social environment

  • Hands-on experience

  • Friendships

  • Experience in the Real World

“Over the last few years that I have been a part of Sandpiper Juniors, I have worked together with girls all across the South Bay to help out with our community.

Meeting other girls at volunteer events has truly helped me build long-lasting friendships and taking on a role on the executive board has has allowed me to flourish into a young leader. ”

- Bridie (Sophomore)

Membership Requirements

  • High school student within South Bay Area

  • Pay annual dues

  • Attend 3-6 general meetings annually

  • Complete community service or philanthropy

    • Minimum of 30 hours for general membership

    • Minimum of 20 hours for seniors general membership and executive board members

  • Participate in fundraisers throughout the year

  • Attend Socials, including the Starfish Year End Banquet – a fun way to celebrate the seniors and the year as a whole, socializing with your fellow Sandpiper Juniors!

“After joining Sandpiper Juniors freshman year, I have learned many new life skills that will stick with me forever. I have had the opportunity to help people outside and inside of my community for the better.”

- Olivia (Senior)

Sandpiper Juniors History

in 1931, many South Bay Area families and individuals were stricken by the Great Depression. The Sandpipers organization was founded by a group of women interested in making a difference. They provided confidential assistance to those with temporary financial difficulties, dedicating their time to help feed and clothe desperate members of the community. (www.sandpipers.org)

Sandpiper Juniors was formed in 1961 to give high school aged daughters and granddaughters of Sandpipers members living throughout the South Bay Area a chance to make that same difference. In 1986, the organization was opened to any high school aged girl from the South Bay Area committed to supporting their community.

Sandpiper Juniors operates under the auspices of Sandpipers. The primary purpose of the Sandpiper Juniors organization remains today, to encourage young high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors from the South Bay Area to better their community and the lives of others less fortunate and to assist our parent organization, Sandpipers, in meeting their goals.