WHAT IS A FOR (FRIENDS OF RACHEL) CLUB?
The FOR (Friends of Rachel) Club is a group of students dedicated to making a positive impact, committed to create and sustain a culture of compassion within their school community.
- The FOR (Friends of Rachel) Club is the catalyst and sustaining factor for connection and positive cultural change related to your school through Rachel’s Challenge.
- The role of FOR Club members is to seek and provide ways to reach out and connect with others to create an inclusive atmosphere of kindness, hope, and connection.
- Accordingly, the FOR Club organizes and promotes needed service activities for all students, teachers, staff, and community based on genuine needs and challenges.
FOR (FRIENDS OF RACHEL) CLUB OBJECTIVES
- Become the heart of the school and the model of kindness, compassion, and connection.
- Cultivate a climate of safety and acceptance for EVERYONE on campus!
- Promote outreach and campus culture improvement projects.
- Include as many people as possible in everything you do, especially non-club members.
- Implement causes that promote kindness, compassion and connection.
- Cultivate an atmosphere of kindness and respect.
- Establish connections with everyone through compassion and acceptance, finding relatedness even where differences exist.
FOR (FRIENDS OF RACHEL) CLUB GOALS
- The FOR Club’s main goal is to improve the culture in your school.
- The Rachel’s Challenge assembly produces a temporary climate change on a school campus. Students process the presentation and are inspired to change. A good message can only last so long before the momentum begins to fade. The FOR Club was created to promote permanent cultural change in schools. The goal is to have a campus that is welcoming, safe, and filled with kindness and compassion.
- Rachel’s Challenge believes a cultural change can be accomplished by filling the school with kindness by doing some of the following:
- Getting the entire school involved. The FOR Club participates in culture improvement projects, and every member’s goal is to get the entire school involved.
- Club members should encourage everyone to perform large and small acts of kindness. One way to do that is by modeling a good example for others to follow.
- Create an “Atmosphere of Kindness.” The “I accept Rachel’s Challenge” banner provided by Rachel’s Challenge, along with purchased or student created posters, should be placed around your school. This will help create a more positive environment, and the messages will also serve as reminders to students to be respectful and kind to one another.
- We also believe personal connections are required to create cultural change; as people become emotionally connected, acceptance grows.
WHO CAN BE FOR (FRIENDS OF RACHEL) CLUB MEMBERS?
*ANY STUDENT who is committed to improving the culture and climate of the school community.
- Any interested student
- FOR Club Leaders/Facilitators (Staff Members)
- Adult/Parent Volunteers
- School administrators
- Community Members
THE FOR (FRIENDS OF RACHEL) CLUB CODE: FOR CLUB COMMITMENTS
Each Friends of Rachel (FOR) Club member should be able to commit to these codes in order to be a contributing part of the FOR Club.
- I agree to be committed to the FOR Club goals, code of conduct, and responsibilities to our school.
- I agree to take action based on the challenges presented in Rachel’s story.
- I agree to attend FOR Club meetings.
- I agree to collaborate with all FOR Club members.
- I agree to accept and follow the directions and expectations of the FOR Club Leaders.
- I agree to model acts of kindness, acceptance, connection, and compassion throughout the school community in an effort to improve and sustain a more positive school culture.
FOR (FRIENDS OF RACHEL) CLUB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be the Catalyst: FOR Club is the launching pad to ignite positive cultural change.
- Welcome: Accept and include ALL students. Be See-throughers.
- Include: Include all students, both members and non-members.
- Network: Reach out to other students and schools in your community.
- Tell Your Story: Showcase your activities by posting on social media, sharing your events with local media, and tagging Rachel’s Challenge with the hashtag #RCForClub.
FOR (FRIENDS OF RACHEL) CLUB RESOURCES
Once you begin your journey with your new FOR Club, remember that you are not alone. Reach out for FOR Club ideas, resources, coaching, or advice any time. We would love to be there for you! Below are some hands-on/easy to reach resources for you.
- Go to the RC Club Hub here – EVERYTHING FOR Club can be found there!
- For more about the Rachel’s Challenge organization, go to our website Rachel’s Challenge.
- Rachel’s Challenge Posters and Banners – Make your own, or go to our Rachel’s Challenge Store.
- Reach out to the Rachel’s Challenge FOR/KC Club Director for Coaching and Support.
- We can set up a virtual call or exchange information through email.
- We can connect you with veteran FOR Club leaders for seasoned advice, practical solutions and tried and true ideas.
- Contact the RC FOR Club Director at for@rachelschallenge.org.
- Social Media – Follow Rachel’s Challenge on our social media channels and tag your posts with #RCForClub.
