Key Club is an international, student-led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character, and develop leadership. In Key Club, high school students perform acts of service in their communities, such as cleaning up parks, collecting clothing, and organizing food drives. They also learn leadership skills by running meetings, planning projects, and holding elected leadership positions at the club, district, and international levels. Key Club membership is open to any student who desires to become a leader in his/her school and community and wishes to provide service to others. Each member of a Key Club must be willing to perform at least 50 hours a year of combined service in their home, school, and community. Students whose schools do not currently have a Key Club can use the resources found here to start a club at their schools.
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- Participants must be in high school and be willing to perform at least 50 hours of community service annually.
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- Application requirements vary by each Key Club
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Key Club is student-led organization that provides young people around the globe with community service and leadership opportunities. Founded in 1925 in Sacramento, California, Key Club has grown to become the largest high school service organization in the world, with over 270,000 members in more than 5,000 clubs across 45 countries. Key Club was originally created as a Kiwanis International program for high school students, and the two organizations maintain a strong partnership to this day. Key Club members often collaborate with Kiwanis clubs on service projects and participate in joint initiatives, fostering intergenerational connections and mentorship.
