Building Mutually-Beneficial Relationships Through Service and Mentorship Programs
Explore various service leadership programs for different age groups, such as elementary school, middle school, and adults with disabilities. Discover how these programs empower individuals to serve, lead, and collaborate, fostering personal growth and community impact.
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Our Service Leadership Programs and You An Opportunity to Develop Mutually-Beneficial Relationships through Service and Mentorship
Has your club ever said you do not have enough members to complete a service project?
Has your club ever thought outside of the box and counted the number of hands needed, not adults?
Our clubs alone often do not have enough members, but our Kiwanis family has enough hands!
Elementary School An Opportunity to Develop Mutually-Beneficial Relationships through Service and Mentorship Students
Largest service organization for elementary school students, with more than 1,200 clubs worldwide. Our mission is to provide members with opportunities to perform service, build character and develop leadership. Kids discover their passion to serve, desire to lead and their ability to engage and collaborate with others to better the school and community. K-Kids is structured only on the local club level but is supported by district volunteers K-Kids can be established not only in elementary schools but also churches, libraries, YMCAs, lodges or similar facilities.
Middle School An Opportunity to Develop Mutually-Beneficial Relationships through Service and Mentorship Students
38,000 students worldwide are involved in the program throughout 19 countries Service leadership program for middle school students in grades 6-8 Builders Club empowers youth as they navigate this in-between-stage of life Members develop self-awareness as they discover their passion to serve, their desire to lead and their ability to engage and collaborate with others. Service to school and community become a way of life!
Adults with An Opportunity to Develop Mutually-Beneficial Relationships through Service and Mentorship Disabilities
Adults with disabilities ages 18 and older 11,000 members worldwide in 14 countries We believe development has no disability Aim to develop capable, caring, and competent leaders through service Club structure models that of Kiwanis Typically coordinated through a community agency/facility, but there are some general community groups Agency or organization advisor works hand-in-hand with Kiwanis advisor
Mutually Beneficial: An Opportunity to Develop Mutually-Beneficial Relationships through Service and Mentorship A relationship that is advantageous to both parties
Providing Greater Service An Opportunity to Develop Mutually-Beneficial Relationships through Service and Mentorship to the Community
Providing Greater Service to the Community More hands readily available to assist at Kiwanis club service projects Individuals are able to help alongside to make it a K-family project Encourages parents/guardians to become involved = prospective members of Kiwanis Wider and more diverse array of projects to reach further into the community Two-way exchange for service project ideas and completion
Mentoring through An Opportunity to Develop Mutually-Beneficial Relationships through Service and Mentorship Relationship Building
Mentoring through Relationship Building Setting the example through role-modeling leadership skills and experiences Individuals learn by doing as a result of guidance from advisors Advice and guidance related to navigating challenges or difficult experiences Positive reinforcement from trusted adults Builds trust and a sense of belonging
Developing a Strong Sense An Opportunity to Develop Mutually-Beneficial Relationships through Service and Mentorship of Community
Developing a Strong Sense of Community Stacked levels of Kiwanis family involvement to create multiple opportunities to stay connected Create a connection that continues to strengthen as individuals age Intergenerational experiences Shared responsibility for periodically completing a community needs assessment Results help to better align projects and experiences with local needs
Establishing Mutually-Beneficial An Opportunity to Develop Mutually-Beneficial Relationships through Service and Mentorship Relationships
Establishing Mutually-Beneficial Relationships The Club Chartering Process 1) Secure a sponsoring Kiwanis Club 2) Select a site There are many individuals within the Capital District who can provide support through the process. School (K-Kids/Builder s Clubs) Agency (Aktion Club) 3) Meet with administrative staff 4) Secure a school or agency advisor 5) Host interest meetings
Establishing Mutually-Beneficial Relationships 6) Download the chartering toolkit https://www.kiwanis.org/clubs/member-resources/service-leadership/start-a-service- leadership-program-club/start-a-club-kiwanis-club-or-community-organization 7) Officially organize the club with Kiwanis International s approval 8) Host a chartering night ceremony This process usually takes 3-6 months from start to finish depending on your partner school/agency 9) Support the club
K-Kids District Committee Chair Aktion Club District Committee Chair Builder s Club District Committee Chair An Opportunity to Develop Mutually-Beneficial Relationships through Service and Mentorship Mrs. Christy Bosch christylovesreading@ gmail.com Ms. Debra Payne debrapayne242@gmail.com Mrs. Jennifer Hiscock hiscockjenn@gmail.com
