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Forming A Kindness Club

Kindness Clubs play an important role in helping children develop empathy for animals and people, and respect for the environment we all share. Kindness Clubs need a leader to organize and supervise Club meetings and activities. Teachers, librarians, youth group leaders or humane society staff can form Clubs.

The adult leader is an important part of any Kindness Club because the leader provides guidance and support. Activities must be kept interesting and organized to maintain the attention of the children. The vital role of the adult leader is keeping all members informed of meetings and activities, and attending and overseeing meetings. The leader decides what ages will be included. Some clubs consist of members of all ages while others are limited to one or two grade levels. There is no set program. The main goal should be to teach children kindness to animals and people, and respect for the environment. Sheets of ideas for programs and crafts are available to help leaders.

Young people with like concerns or a common goal make up Kindness Clubs. Some classes join as Kindness Club classes and use our materials as they fit into their curriculum. Youth groups join and use Kindness Club materials to enhance their programs.

To organize a club, decide where and when the first meeting will take place and what age children are invited. Post notices giving the day, time, place and fee in your school or library.

At the first meeting have fun! Be sure to involve the children in decision making for the direction the Club should take. Let them choose a Club name, usually the name of an animal, for example the Red Fox Kindness Club. A list of the members' animal and environmental concerns can be drawn up and decisions made about which ones will be dealt with first. Let the members suggest ideas for future meetings - speakers, videos, field trips and the occasional party. The leader should offer suggestions and guidance as needed.

The Kindness Club in Fredericton can supply your group with literature, membership cards and pins when the member's names and fees (Minimum of $15.00 for the first 15 members - $1.00 each additional child. For example - 23 members = $23.00) are forwarded to the Kindness Club. All members also receive four issues of the Club's newsletter during the year mailed in bulk to the leader or school address.