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Starting a Chapter

Register your chapter today!

What is a Chapter?

A Stembark chapter is a local team dedicated to bringing STEM opportunities to their community through consistent, long-term efforts. Chapters can host workshops, lead mentorship programs, organize STEM events, collaborate with local schools, and launch outreach initiatives tailored to local needs. Unlike short-term projects, chapters focus on building strong, lasting relationships with volunteers, educators, and community partners to make a sustained impact. Whether at a school or in a wider region, each chapter plays a vital role in advancing Stembark’s mission on the ground.

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Benefits of Starting a Chapter

  1. Advance Stembark’s mission to expand access to STEM education for underserved communities.

  2. Host impactful events like STEM workshops, speaker panels, mentorship programs, and supply drives.

  3. Build leadership experience by managing a team and organizing local initiatives.

  4. Develop key skills in communication, planning, and collaboration.

  5. Connect with like-minded peers and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

  6. Earn community service hours while making a lasting, local impact.

How to Start a Chapter

  1. For school-based chapters: Get approval from your school administration or club coordinator before submitting your Stembark chapter application.

  2. Read the Chapter Overview and submit an official application to register your chapter with Stembark.

  3. Participate in a virtual interview with a member of the Stembark executive team.

  4. Establish your chapter leadership team, including officer roles such as President, Vice President, Outreach Lead, and Event Coordinator.

  5. Organize required documentation, including any school-specific forms or budgeting materials (note key deadlines for annual reports and funding requests).

  6. Set clear goals for your chapter, aligned with Stembark’s mission to increase STEM access and equity.

  7. Brainstorm and plan events such as STEM workshops, mentorship sessions, speaker panels, or community outreach programs.

  8. Recruit members, volunteers, and community partners to support and grow your chapter’s impact.

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How to Promote Your Chapter

  • Design and distribute flyers around your school to raise awareness about your Stembark chapter.

  • Ask friends and members to promote your chapter on social media to reach a wider audience.

  • Use school communication channels—like newsletters, morning announcements, school websites, or student publications—to spread the word.

  • Participate in your school’s club fair or orientation events to introduce your chapter to new students.

  • Offer incentives like leadership opportunities, service hours, or exclusive event access to encourage people to join and stay involved.

Ready to Get Started?

Read out Chapter Overview before applying to learn more:

Apply to register your chapter through this form:

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