START A CONNECT CLUB AT YOUR SCHOOL

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Start A Connect Club

Your Name:

First Name

Last Name

Email Address:

Phone Number

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Highschool/University:

School District #:

Please leave this option blank if you are not applying for a highschool chapter.

I have confirmed a sponsor teacher for my club:

Please leave this option blank if you are not applying for a highschool chapter.

Yes

Not at the moment

Sponsor Teacher Name:

First Name

Last Name

Sponsor Teacher Email:

Please note that sponsor teachers will be contacted for verification.

I have a minimum of three executives including myself:

We require at least one treasurer, one secretary and one president for all potential club chapters.

Yes

Executive Names:

Please provide the positions of each individual listed below.

Alternative Contact Email

Please provide the email of one of the executives listed above.

In the last year, describe one act of community service or volunteering you have participated in. What was your role?

100 word limit

In your opinion, what are three characteristics of a leader? How have you demonstrated these qualities in your own leadership experience?

100 word limit

I am available to attend a safety and training session led by Connect Vancouver in the next 30 days:

Yes

I am willing to sign a liability and safety waiver to operate a Connect Club:

Yes

OUR HISTORY AS A CLUB

Four years ago, the Connect Vancouver Foundation began as a small club at Burnaby South Secondary School. Since the beginning, we’ve firmly supported the importance of school club’s and their ability to create countless learning opportunities, promote individual growth and help build team-work and leadership. Join one of Vancouver’s only 100% youth run non-profit movements and start your club today.

WHAT DOES RUNNING A CLUB LOOK LIKE?

Not sure what the terms below mean? Don’t worry, our team will provide you with a full orientation if your club request is accepted!

•Register as a club at your school with a designated sponsor teacher

•Build a team of at least 3 club executives

•Run a minimum of 1 event per month, either inside or out of school

•Attend orientation, safety meetings and CVF general meetings

WHAT ARE SOME BENEFITS OF STARTING A CLUB?

• All members and executives associated with Connect Clubs have first access to any Connect Vancouver volunteer opportunities; all made available through exclusive Connect Club emails

• Club executives receive online recognition and free Connect Vancouver email accounts for club related matters

• Connect Club’s can request loans of up to $200 for starter funds and other

• Dedicate web page just for your school club available on our website

• Volunteer hours and letter of references