Junior Optimist Octagon International (JOOI) is an active youth service organization that was created in 1988 and is affiliated with Optimist International, its sponsor. There are more than 18,500 members in over 675 communities around the world. The JOOI Caribbean District was revamped in 2004 and comprises of the islands of Jamaica, Barbados, Antigua & Anguilla. To date, 802 JOOI Caribbean Volunteers from 40 clubs commit themselves to serving their communities and promoting positive change under the theme "Kids Helping Kids".