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Together we can do more.<\/h2>\n

Our clubs are the heart of what we do, driven by incredible volunteers like you. Each year, our nearly 60,000 Lions and Leos clubs help hundreds of millions of people in nearly every country on earth. Each club works as a team to meet the needs of our communities, inspiring and encouraging one another along the way. And we have a lot of fun doing it.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s volunteering on a whole other level. That’s the power of Lions and Leos clubs.<\/p>\n

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Service<\/h3>\n

It starts with people like you who are ready to make a difference in their community.<\/p>\n

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Strength<\/h3>\n

When we come together as a club, we amplify our impact, influence and ability to do good.<\/p>\n

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Support<\/h3>\n

Backed by our international association and global foundation, there\u2019s nothing we can\u2019t achieve.<\/p>\n

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One mission. Infinite possibilities.<\/h3>\n

Lions<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Leos<\/a>\u00a0worldwide are united by a single mission of service, but the beauty of our storied and diverse organization is that each of our clubs chooses how to best serve their communities. There are so many opportunities to learn, grow and make new friends, so find the membership that’s right for you.[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html css=””]JTNDYSUyMGhyZWYlM0QlMjIlMjMlMjIlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMmJ0bi0yJTIyJTNFRGlzY292ZXIlMjBtZW1iZXJzaGlwJTIwdHlwZXMlM0MlMkZhJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”160″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1752582880264{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”161″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

Find a club<\/h3>\n

Use our club finder tool to see what clubs are in your area. Or you can search social media to check out what clubs in your area are up to. Once you\u2019ve identified a club that may be a fit, reach out and ask to join them for an upcoming service project or social function.[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html css=””]JTNDYSUyMGhyZWYlM0QlMjJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmRlc2lnbnZpc3RhLnNlcnZlcmhhdGNoLmNvbSUyRmxpb24taW50ZXJuYXRpb25hbCUyRmpvaW4tYS1jbHViJTJGJTIyJTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJidG4tMiUyMiUzRUZpbmQlMjBhJTIwY2x1YiUzQyUyRmElM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1752578405086{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

The power of Lions clubs<\/h2>\n

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Lion Kathrin Bechstein-Dietrich<\/h4>\n

Private Lorch, Germany<\/p>\n

“Being a Lion is a wonderful opportunity to be involved in important service projects and a great way to make new friends.”<\/p>\n

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Lion Potter Ka Kai Fong<\/h4>\n

Johor, Malaysia<\/p>\n

“Whenever I have a doubt in my life, in my career, I have Lion friends around me ready to help. And they\u2019re always there for me.”<\/p>\n

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Leo Melina Panteli<\/h4>\n

Thessaloniki, Greece<\/p>\n

“If you want to make a change to this world, become a Lion or Leo, be a leader, and try to do something good for society.”<\/p>\n

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