Service Leadership Programs

Enriching young lives… A club that gives kids ages 6-12 with their first a chance to help others

Promotes character development, self-esteem and perseverance Enriching young students…

Recognizes students who raise or maintain their grades Enriching young students…

Motivating tweens… A service club for leaders in middle school and junior high, ages 12-15

The world’s largest high school service organization Empowering teens…

A weekend leadership experience program for teens Empowering teens…

Equipping adults for leadership… The premiere university service organization in the world

A community service club for adults living with disabilities Living with purpose…

Ready to build your club? Here’s what you need to know

Alternative assets  Looking for a service option that’s not a club? Key Leader Bring Up Grades Terrific Kids  Meaningful ways to connect with kids.

Service Leadership Programs The chartering process. It’s easy as 1, 2, 3.

Step 1: Find  A place to meet  A supporting sponsor  Hands-on advisors  Resources  A core group work with the club

A site  Depending on the type of club you’re starting: School Community center Other facility

A Kiwanis sponsor  Offers hands-on guidance  Provides financial support  Develops a collaborative effort to serve your community

Advisors  You’ll need an advisor from your site and your local Kiwanis Club Faculty advisor Kiwanis advisor  Different expertise

Resources  Gather the tools you’ll need to build, grow and lead your club. The basics – structure and club operations PR tools Advisor tips

Core members  Core group of members helps: Assess the club’s potential Create a potential member list Promote the club in the community and school Recruit new members

Step 2: Lead  Once you’ve laid the groundwork for your club, it’s time to get organized. Prepare paperwork Report your club Invite new members Train club leaders and members Build enthusiasm

Organize  Put the pieces together. Meet new members Adopt club bylaws Elect officers and directors Plan club meetings Brainstorm service ideas

Charter  The chartering process: Gather signatures Create a roster Complete forms  Plan a charter presentation ceremony

Train  Running a club involves planning, budgeting and setting goals. Train individual officers Provide ideas and tools for club organization

Step 3: Serve  Discover club members’ passions  Talk about what your community needs  How can your club help?  Take action and make a difference through meaningful service projects

How do you change the world? Change a life. Sow the seeds of service—and a lifelong commitment to caring. Sponsor a Kiwanis Service Leadership Program.

Online: Find tips and resources at Call: , ext. 411 or 800-KIWANIS, ext. 411 (USA and Canada )