FUNdamentals Go Social Clubs provide enriching, engaging, and community-driven experiences for children in grades K-8. As a Club Leader, you will play a vital role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and fun environment for young members. You will be responsible for organizing and leading a minimum of five planned outings per month that align with the unique personalities and principles of your designated social club.

Chapter Leaders are enthusiastic role models who embody the core principles of FUNdamentals Go: integrity, patience, and compassion. This is a volunteer-based role that requires a genuine respect for children of all backgrounds, ensuring a safe and welcoming experience for every participant. All Club Leaders must successfully complete a background check prior to engaging with program participants.

Club Leaders set their own schedule based on personal availability. As the Primary Leader, you choose the dates and times of events in coordination with your Secondary Leader. This means events can be scheduled on weekdays or weekends—whatever works best for you and your group.

All club events should be held within a 30-mile radius of Conway, since FGSC is based in Conway. As a Club Leader, you're in charge of selecting the event location and coordinating the details — but don’t worry, we keep it simple! We recommend using venues that are free to use (like parks, libraries, or community centers) or planning your club meetups around already scheduled community events (like a kids’ bowling night or garden workshop) that match your club’s theme and interests.

Clubs will begin once at least two volunteers have been confirmed for that group. Once two Club Leaders are secured, the club can begin holding activities. We're currently collecting interest via a waitlist and actively marketing the opportunity to parents.

Each club will have four Club Leaders:

• Primary Leader (Main Decision-Maker)

• Secondary Leader (Assistant)

• Alternate Leader (Back-Up Assistant)

• Alternate Leader (Back-Up Assistant)

Alternate Leaders (Assistants) are not required to attend every event. They can attend just for fun or choose to support as needed. In fact, some Alternates may decide to become Primary Leaders of their own clubs while still supporting other leaders. Each Leader represents their respective club and will wear club merch to show their support and participation.

Yes! You are welcome to invite friends to be part of your club’s leadership. They would simply need to complete the standard application process to ensure consistency and safety for everyone involved.

Clubs can absolutely have a specific focus! For example, you might want to start a nature-themed club with meetups at parks, trails, or community gardens. Alternatively, your club can switch things up and explore different types of events. It’s completely up to you—the goal is to align the outings with the club’s interests and your creativity. All event suggestions have to be approved by FUNdamentals Go Admin.

• Organize and lead a minimum of three outing opportunities per month for club members within the following grade-levels K-8th.

• Ensure each outing aligns with the guiding principles, interests, and personality traits of your assigned club (e.g., adventure-based outings for Trailblazers, creative workshops for Inventrix, environmental activities for Solvan, etc.).

• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging environment that supports social, emotional, and intellectual growth.

• Wear the designated FUNdamentals Go “uniform” t-shirt during all official outings and events.

• Communicate event details, schedules, and expectations to parents/guardians in a timely and organized manner using the GroupMe app (free).

• Maintain a high standard of safety and supervision, ensuring all activities follow age-appropriate guidelines and risk assessments.

• Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating patience, kindness, and integrity in all interactions with children and families.

• Uphold and enforce FUNdamentals Go’s Code of Conduct, ensuring respect, inclusivity, and fair treatment for all participants.

• Collaborate with fellow Club Leaders and FUNdamentals Go coordinators to share ideas, resources, and best practices.

• Attend bi-monthly FUNdamentals staff/volunteer meetings.

• Passion for working with children and creating meaningful, engaging experiences.

• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

• Ability to adapt activities to different age groups and interests.

• Excellent communication skills with both children and parents.

• Commitment to upholding FUNdamentals Go’s core principles: Integrity, Patience, and Compassion.

• Previous experience in youth leadership, teaching, coaching, or community engagement is a plus (but not required).

Club Leaders must:

• Treat all children with respect and fairness, ensuring no discrimination based on race, gender, ability, or background.

• Foster an atmosphere of inclusivity, encouragement, and fun.

• Use positive reinforcement and constructive guidance in all interactions.

• Ensure all activities are conducted with safety as the top priority.

• Maintain professionalism and serve as trustworthy mentors for the children they lead.

Each FUNdamentals Go Social Club is built around specific principles and themes. Club Leaders should tailor outings to match the personality of their assigned club:

• Trailblazers (Bravari): Outdoor adventures, leadership challenges, team-building activities.

• Innovators (Inventrix): STEM workshops, invention challenges, creative problem-solving sessions.

• Guardians (Solvan): Environmental clean-ups, kindness campaigns, community service projects.

• Sparks (Flareos): High-energy team games, social events, group bonding activities.

• Voyagers (Astra): Science explorations, discovery-based outings, museum visits.

• Champions (Valoris): Sports, fitness challenges, perseverance-building activities.

• Botanists (Verdantis): Gardening projects, nature hikes, sustainability workshops.

• Visionaries (Skyeborne): Storytelling, creative writing, idea-exploration activities.

• Entertainers (Cadant): Music, dance, theater, and other performance-based events.

• Travelers (Questics): Historical site visits, cultural learning experiences, interactive history events.

• Pioneers (Ambreaux): Play-based innovation, strategic thinking games, adaptable challenges.

• Keepers (Pelquist): Book clubs, knowledge-sharing activities, deep discussions.

• This is a volunteer position with a minimum commitment of three outings per month.

• Club Leaders receive official FUNdamentals Go apparel and recognition for their contributions to the program.

• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives by fostering learning, creativity, and social connections.

• Access to leader training and resources to enhance program delivery and personal leadership skills.

Interested individuals should submit a short application, including their preferred social club assignment, relevant experience, and a statement on why they want to become a Club Leader.

Application Link: FGSC Club Leader Application

Join us in shaping the next generation of thought leaders, explorers, and innovators through FUNdamentals Go Social Clubs!