Key Club

Key Club is an international student-led service organization for high school students, sponsored by Kiwanis International.

What is Key Club?

• Founded in 1925
• Open to high school students (typically ages 14–18)
• Focuses on service, leadership, and character development
• Motto: “Caring – Our Way of Life”

Relationship to Kiwanis

• Each Key Club is sponsored by a local Kiwanis Club
• Kiwanis members serve as mentors, advisors, and supporters
• Together, they form part of the Kiwanis Family of service organizations:
  • Kiwanis (adults)
  • Circle K (college students)
  • Key Club (high school students)
  • Builders Club (middle school students)
  • K-Kids (elementary)

What Do Key Club Members Do?

• Community service (food banks, cleanups, tutoring, volunteering)
• Fundraising for causes like:
  • Pediatric health
  • UNICEF partnerships
  • Local charities
• Leadership development (officer roles, conferences, public speaking)
• Social activities that promote teamwork and friendship

Where Are They Found?

• Key Clubs operate in thousands of high schools worldwide
• Active in over 40 countries

Why Students Join

• Make a positive impact in their community
• Build leadership and service hours (useful for college applications)
• Develop skills in teamwork, planning, and civic engagement