
What is a P4P Chapter?

Pencils For Progress chapters are separate 'sub-organizations' run by P4P Ambassadors, which would be you! These chapters are groups of people who aim to mitigate the educational challenges that they face in their specific community. It can be a school club, a community group, and can range from just your school all the way to being city wide! You get to lead and make an impact where you see fit.
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Ambassadors of a chapter are expected to maintain commitment to their initiative. Chapters differ from projects as they are not a one-time impact, but a continual commitment to your program. By starting a chapter, you are creating an initiative that will perpetually create a positive impact in your community.
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View our Chapter Starter Guide to prepare for your registration
Register your chapter through this form:

The Benefits
Pencils For Progress chapters allow you to:
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1: Help teachers and students in your community
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2: Lead your own team and manage a sub-chapter of a larger organization
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3: Boost your resumes and earn service hours
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4: Meet new people and improve your communication, organization, and social skills

How to Begin
If starting a school club/chapter:
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1a: Introduce the idea to your school and have it approved BEFORE you complete the google form.
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When starting any P4P Chapter:
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1b: Apply through the google form
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2: Interview with our team and sign Terms and Conditions
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3: Verify VOE and 2 teacher letters of recommendation
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4: Appoint officers and leadership positions
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5: Set goals, budgets, and create fundraising ideas that will help you carry out your ideas
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6: Invite volunteers and members to help you grow

Promoting and Fundraising
1: Create flyers to handout and post within your community
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2: Create social media accounts and make posts (Be sure to tag us in your bio and use our links for your description!)
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3: Talk to friends, family, peers, and neighbors about your organization
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4: Advertise through your school's E-Letters, announcements, teachers, or events
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5: Setup events of your own! (ideas include: bake sales, trivia nights, boothing at other events, car washes, etc.)