Step 1: Talk to Your Friends
Tell them your ideas for club goals. Do you want to raise money to help
homeless pets? Work to stop animal cruelty in your community? Maybe you
want to get the word out about the suffering of animals in factory
farms.
Remember, some kids
may not know as much about animals as you do. Or they may not share your
point of view. Listen to what others have to say.
Step 2: Find an Advisor
An adult advisor can help you organize and run your club. Discuss your
club’s goals and share this guide with an adult interested in helping.
Your teacher(s) are a good place to start. If you don’t have luck
getting a club started at school, don’t give up. Ask a parent, church
leader, or other trusted adult in your community. Call your local animal
organization(s) to see if they have a youth club. If they don’t, tell
staff members that you are interested in starting one. There may be
someone who can work with you.
Step 3: It’s All in the
Details
Your advisor will find a place where you can hold club meetings. You can
help decide on a time, date and what you’ll cover at your club’s first
meeting. Make sure you have an agenda or plan for your meeting. A good
way to start is to introduce members to one another and discuss the
goals of the group.
