DIRTY HANDS PROJECT CLUBS
Mission Statement
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To be an inclusive club with the goal of educating its members and community about the importance of mental health with a focus on suicide prevention
Members
Students
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At least 1 Lead Ambassador to kick-off the club; recruit other members
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Defer to school-specific guidelines on minimum amount of members to make the club official Opportunity to elect at least 2 Officers - President and Secretary
Faculty
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1 Advisor to help navigate the process of starting a club as well as provide guidance and support to plan and run club’s activities
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Opportunity to involve faculty that specializes in mental health, ex. school adjustment counselor, on an as-needed basis
Club Commitment
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Recruit members and spread awareness through in-person events such as club fairs and through social media
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Meet at least 6 times per school calendar year or meet school requirement if more Host at least 1 inclusive awareness event per school calendar year
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Organize and execute at least 1 fundraising event per school calendar year with profits going to Dirty Hands Project
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Participate in at least 1 mental health focused philanthropic activity per school calendar year
Dirty Hands Project’s Commitment to the Club
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Provide marketing and educational materials for recruitment of members- banners, stickers, etc.
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Provide content/ideas for at least 4 club meetings - guest speakers, educational materials
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Provide ideas/support for at least 1 inclusive event and at least 1 fundraising event
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Provide transportation to/from at least 1 activity per school calendar year
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Provide DHP merchandise for club members
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Bring local Chapters together once a year for networking and collaboration