Student Clubs
Start an IDRF student club on your campus!
Why Start an IDRF Student Club?
Becoming part of the IDRF network allows you to:
Make an Impact
Raise funds and awareness to support life-changing programs worldwide.
Gain Leadership Skills
Learn how to manage a team, organize events, and run a chapter like a small business.
Build a Community
Connect with like-minded peers who share your passion for humanitarian work.
Enjoy Unique Benefits
Access free merchandise, participate in volunteer appreciation events, and receive mentor.
What You’ll Do
Here’s what your team will do as an IDRF Student Club:
Year-Round Fundraising Activities
Plan and execute various creative events, like meet-and-greets, paint nights, career fairs, workshops, and so many more, with support from our Fund Development team.
Volunteer Management
Recruit and manage volunteers, hold orientations as needed, and build a strong executive team to support your vision.
Major Annual Fundraiser
Organize one major annual fundraiser, with the potential to raise funds to support an IDRF program of your choosing.
What You’ll Gain
Professional Growth
Hone skills in leadership, event planning, fundraising, and team management.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with students, professionals, and organizations who share your vision.
Volunteer Hours
Earn recognition for your time and efforts, with a flexible 5–10 hours per week commitment.
Career Development
Gain tools and experience to succeed in the professional world, all while fostering an exceptional work ethic.
How to Start Your IDRF Student Club
Starting a student club is easy and rewarding! Here’s how:
1. Apply
Submit an application through our online form to be considered for an IDRF student club on your campus.
2. Train
Participate in an extensive training and onboarding process to equip you with the skills and tools needed to support your team.
3. Execute
Lead your chapter by conducting events and fundraisers throughout the year, with ongoing support from IDRF’s fund development team.
Start Your IDRF Student Club today
Starting a student club is easy and rewarding! Here’s how:
IDRF has dedicated staff who liaise continually with partners to ensure that projects meet rigorous standards. IDRF staff perform detailed background audits on all potential partners before launching projects. Ongoing narrative and financial reporting and evaluations are critical to our work, and IDRF routinely conducts assessments of projects in the field, ensuring funds are used efficiently and effectively.
IDRF’s Board of Directors and relevant sub-committees provide oversight, direction, and accountability to our staff’s efforts.
IIDRF is honoured to have been recognized for our exceptional standards in accountability, transparency, and efficiency, and remains committed to upholding these high standards in all of our work.
To start an IDRF student club, you need to:
- Submit an application through our online form.
- Participate in an extensive training and onboarding process.
- Get the club ratified based on university guidelines.
- Lead your student club by conducting events and fundraisers throughout the year, with ongoing support from IDRF’s fund development team.
Running an IDRF student club may require a commitment of 5–10 hours per week, which can be adjusted based on your availability and club activities. This is flexible, and depends on the number and scale of events being planned by your club.
Each university has its own set of guidelines for ratifying student clubs. To get your IDRF student club recognized as an official student club, you should:
- Review your university’s student club ratification process and requirements.
- Submit any necessary forms and documentation to the appropriate university office or committee.
- Follow up with your university’s student life or student affairs office to ensure your application is processed.
You may reach out to our team if you require additional information.