Chapters of the Change the World Kids
increase the fun!  Your Chapter becomes part of the expanding network of Change the World Kids.  Forming a Chapter of Change the World Kids can increase the impact that your work has within your community – plus
We share resources, address issues, undertake global initiatives, and develop projects that benefit our diverse communities.

 What does a Change the World Kid do?
A Change the World Kid will do a minimum of two jobs a month.  This amounts to only a few hours a month of an individual’s time, but will enable the group to help many people and accomplish other projects.

How often do Chapters meet?
Chapters of Change the World Kids will hold regular meetings and usually keep minutes of the meetings. Some Chapters meet once a week, some meet every two weeks, and every Chapter meets at least once a month.

Who runs the group?
All Change the World Kids’ Chapters are run by the members; however, an adult may volunteer or be paid by the group to help, particularly if this enables the members to do more work or the group to be more organized.

Is there a Headquarters? This is in Woodstock, VT, and it is called the Charter group. The contact information is: Email: changetheworldkids@yahoo.com Phone: 1-802-457-2622, Web: www.changetheworldkids.org Postal Address: Change the World Kids, 1046 Atwood Lane, Woodstock, VT 05091 USA

Are there any dues?
Most Chapters of Change the World Kids contribute to the organization to help with correspondence, website, etc.  The suggested amount for the first year is $50; subsequent years will be $100, unless this is a burden.

Will we be on the Web?
The Charter group in Woodstock, VT hopes that you will send frequent information and photos about your Chapter to be included on the Change the World Kids’ website, which will be the master website for the organization, changetheworldkids.org. Your chapter might also have its own website, and it will be linked to the changetheworldkids.org website.

What is the name of our Chapter?
You are called Change the World Kids! All materials produced by your Chapter will identify your group as “Change the World Kids, Your Town, Your State”, for instance, Change the World Kids, Woodstock, VT. You can have a nickname, if you’d like.

How do you account for money that you raise for projects?
Money raised for your initiatives will be managed by your Chapter. If you work within a school or other non-profit organization, a resolution must be passed to sanction your group as part of that organization; your accounting will be reported to that organization. If you are an independent group, you are responsible for accounting for your financial activities. You establish yourself as a non-profit organization, set-up your own checking account, keep records, and file a non-profit tax return. You write thank you notes (and tax acknowledgements) for any donations that you receive. This is important!

All money for Bosque para Siempre or Teens Connecting Continents will be sent to the Charter office in Woodstock, which will send tax acknowledgement letters when necessary.

What if our Chapter wants to have sales to fundraise?
Your Chapter can have sales as often as is fun and necessary. Items for sale range widely from Chapter to Chapter, but we do not promote illegal drugs, alcohol or weapons, and we stay away from published profanity.

If you want to sell Monteverde Cooperative coffee, you will order it through the Charter group (to make sure that the farmers and co-op get the best deal). It will be shipped to your Chapter directly. If you want to sell any of the items on the website as part of your fundraising, contact the Charter group.