Not as involved on campus as you would like to be? Got a spare night for another club meeting, but you can’t seem to find an organization or club that interests you? No matter how many clubs your school has, each one of them had to start from scratch. Although it may sound intimidating at first, you can easily start your own club if nothing captures your interest just yet. Here are 5 different ideas for you to take charge of.
She’s the First
As a nonprofit, She’s the First sponsors and supports the education of girls in developing countries. The goal is to help these girls be the first in their families to graduate, says She’s the First’s mission statement. If you want to get involved, you can start your own campus chapter by recruiting a Dream Team to play an integral role in planning a fundraiser per semester and spreading the word about She’s the First on campus.
Find out more here.
Colleges Against Cancer
Colleges Against Cancer is the collegiate branch of the American Cancer Society, known for bringing Relay for Life to college campuses. The overnight event includes a survivors’ lap, luminaria ceremony and a Fight Back ceremony. To join the fight against cancer, bring Relay for Life to your campus and host fundraisers for cancer research and awareness by starting your own chapter of Colleges Against Cancer.
Find out more here.
Strong Women, Strong Girls
Join Strong Women, Strong Girls to make an impact on young girls’ lives to help them become strong women. This organization is all about positive, social change. SWSG looks to college women to step in as mentors with elementary school girls in the area. SWSG has started expanding their list of partnerships with institutions of higher learning, but if you don’t see your school listed, check out their website to learn how to start your own.
Find out more here.
Circle K International
Circle K is an organization dedicated to all types of community service. Its motto is “Live to Serve, Love to Serve.” Circle K is all about giving back to the community, in whichever way you choose, but the official service partners are Better World Books, March of Dimes, Students Team Up to Fight Hunger and UNICEF. Members can also serve at local food pantries and shelters. If you need more reasons to start Circle K on your campus, visit their website to be convinced in no time.
Find out more here.
TOMS
You already wear TOMS all the time, but if you support what TOMS stands for, take it a step further and start a TOMS Campus Club. Those involved are students “who are working together to raise awareness and share the TOMS story at their school by hosting events and activities,” according to its website. An active member receives experience in a variety of fields, including marketing and event planning. If you love what TOMS stands for in helping put shoes on less fortunate kids, start your own campus club.
Find out more here.
Her Campus
If you love journalism, media, marketing, or communications, starting your school’s own “My Campus” chapter of Her Campus may be what’s right for you. You would become part of the Her Campus network as you run your own online magazine. With a team of strong girls who love to write and publicize on campus, you can keep your site updated on a weekly basis and watch as your hard work flourishes and grows. If that interests you, check out how to start your own “My Campus” chapter!
Find out more here.
