Preparing people for service leadership is the primary goal of Kiwanis Service Leadership Programs. The Builders Club experience prepares young people to become well-skilled and engaged members of their communities – now and in the future.

Through a variety of activities, all members should strive to experience the service leadership model:

LEARN + ENGAGE + SERVE + LEAD = SERVICE LEADERSHIP

How can an advisor grow member’s service interests, support their various service acts and increase the impact they make through service?

• Conduct activities where members identify their interests.
• Encourage students to perform acts of service within their daily lives and in circles outside of school – and then ask them to share those experiences. Then recognize the students’ service.
• Require members to use data and insights they learned about needs and causes from their research as a basis for new service projects.
• Ensure the club’s choices for service initiatives are student-led, follow high impact criteria and are evaluated by members.
• Introduce the club to community charities and cause-related organizations they might not discover on their own.
• Give members an opportunity to find their voice and learn how to advocate for causes they care about.
• Make time for members to assess their learning and service in the club and their impact in the community and world.

Use the following resources to plan impactful service.