Their volunteer efforts go beyond the support of vision care, to addressing unmet health and education needs worldwide. 

Why should I become a Lion? 

As a Lions club member, you can:

• Make a difference everyday in your community. Whether it is providing support locally or reaching out internationally, you will have an opportunity to serve.
• Be a part of a worldwide organization carrying out community and humanitarian projects. Members allow Lions clubs worldwide to carry out its many community and humanitarian programs.  
• Grow personally and professionally by participating in our programs, community service projects and events.
• Gain an understanding and have an impact on local and international humanitarian issues. 
• Develop relationships with both local and international community and business leaders. 
• Have access to membership discounts and services.   

Interested in becoming a member?  
Membership in a Lions club is by invitation from a local club. If you are interested in membership, use the club locator to contact a local Lions club. Tell the local club you are considering membership and want to attend a meeting to learn more. Then, ask a member for a membership application.

Can't find a club near you?
Fill out the Prospective Member Form. Lions Clubs International will forward your contact information to a club in your area.

Find out more about what Lions do. Read the publications, We Serve (ME4), I am a Lion (ME37) and Look at Lions Now (PR770). View our full list of member discounts and services.

For additional questions, e-mail the Membership Operations Department or call 630-571-5466, ext. 356.

How can I start a Lions club?
Is there a need in your community that is not being met? Consider forming a Lions club to bring together community service-minded individuals in an area where there is no Lions club or where an additional club would further Lions service.

Think beyond municipalities when assessing a community for a new club and consider business parks, corporations, college campuses, medical complexes and shopping areas. In areas where it is difficult to meet the 20-member minimum to charter a new club, consider starting a club branch. A club branch allows individuals to broaden the reach of a parent club while meeting at its own time and location, serving its own community.

Interested in learning more on how to start a Lions club? E-mail New Clubs & Marketing or call 630-571-5466, ext. 306.