Start a JustServe Club!

JUSTSERVE STUDENT CLUB

SUCCESSFUL PRACTICES FOR STARTING A JUSTSERVE STUDENT CLUB

Students can be an influence for good through meaningful service with a JustServe Student Club. The purpose of JustServe, simply stated, is “building unity through community service.” JustServe Clubs are youth-led and community-driven service clubs hosted at any high school, middle school, elementary school, college, or University campus, or be part of an independent home school study group.  These clubs are service-oriented in nature and have no religious affiliation:

1. REVIEW CLUB DOCUMENTS: Review the Club Charter Bylaws and the Club Rules to prepare to present to your school administrators.  Additional documents are available to help you in this process (FAQ, Hurdles, etc.) All files are below.
2. DETERMINE WHAT IS REQUIRED TO START A JUSTSERVE CLUB:  Go to the school and find out what the requirements are. Requirements may vary from school to school. Work with the school administration on the approval process.
3. FILL OUT A CLUB CHARTER BYLAWS AND SCHOOL PAPERWORK: Fill out the charter information, editing it to focus on your school.  Complete all of the other paperwork and/or requirements at your school.  A sample of charter bylaws is below.
4. FIND A FACULTY ADVISOR: Most schools will require a faculty member to act as an advisor or sponsor.
5. RECRUIT MEMBERS: Advertise and encourage students to join.
6. REGISTER AT JUSTSERVE.ORG: Once your school has approved your application, register to be an official JustServe student club at JustServe.org/clubregistration. By registering, you’ll receive a Club Kit and an invitation to a National Club Leadership group where information and ideas are shared amongst clubs.
7. ORGANIZATION: Organize your club officers and make assignments.
8. SCHEDULE: Schedule how often and where you will meet.
9. WHAT KIND OF SERVICE: Discuss with your club what types of service projects your members are interested in.  Use a suggested service plan idea, or create your own club service projects based on your members' interests.
10. CONNECT AND SHARE: Turn in your club’s report to showcase all of the amazing things your club has done in your school and community to [e-mail].  We encourage you to showcase your club through social media.
11. NATIONAL YOUTH JUSTSERVE CLUB COUNCIL:  Have designated club officers participate in the National Youth JustServe Club Council. They can receive resources, share challenges and best practices, and collaborate with other clubs. 

Below are files needed to get started. 
(Or just download all files, which includes the JustServe Style Guide*.)

1. Start A JustServe Club: This is a list of things you will need to do to help get your club launched, same as the steps listed above.
2. JustServe Student Club Charter Bylaws: This is an optional template you may use to develop bylaws or a charter for your club.  Bylaws help communicate what your club is about to leaders and the community.
3. JustServe Student Club Officer Duties: This document describes the typical responsibilities and duties of club officers.
4. FAQ’s for Starting A JustServe Student Club: Here are answers to common questions you may have or be asked as you launch your club.
5. Responses for Hurdles When Setting Up A Club: This document has ideas for hurdles you might encounter when launching your club.