Pass it Along School Clubs

The focus of the Pass it Along School club is to Be the Change in your school community, and local community. We provide each Pass it Along Club with opportunities to earn badges through creating awareness campaigns, service projects, volunteerism, and hosting events. During the summer we will host a 1-day youth leadership retreat for all Pass it Along club members.

How to Set Up Your Pass it Along School Club

  1. You must be a middle school or high school student.

  2. You will need a teacher to serve as an advisor and interested students to run your club.

  3. You must register as a Pass it Along Club —> CLICK HERE

  4. Once registered, the advisor (s) will receive quick and easy training via our training portal.

  5. You will create your change initiative with your club and start to earn your badges. To see badges please scroll down.

Active Pass it Along Clubs

Click Here to log into your school club portal.

If you have any questions please feel free to email Program Director, Erin Pompa, Erin@passitalong.com

BADGES TO EARN WHEN YOU ARE GETTING STARTED

CHANGE INITIATIVE CREATION

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that creates a Change Initiative for the school year. The goal of the Change Initiative is to make a change in your school and community. Your change plan includes but, is not limited to the different badges you can earn as listed here. Once your Pass it Along club has been established you will receive quick and easy training on how to set up your change initiative and earn badges.

To establish your Pass it Along School Club please register here.

50% CHANGE INITIATIVE COMPLETED

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that completes 50% of their change initiative created for the school year.

BADGES TO EARN IN SEPTEMBER

SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that hosts an event in honor of Suicide Awareness Month in September. These events, whether online educational campaigns or in-person activities, should be thoughtfully organized, based on facts, and safe for all to attend. 

BADGES TO EARN IN OCTOBER

STOMP OUT BULLYING

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that hosts an event in honor of Stomp Out Bullying/Bullying Prevention during the month of October. Events can include those suggested during Stomp Out Bullying Week or can include anything created by the team or individual! 

No More Week

March 3rd-March 9th, 2024

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that hosts an event, activity, campaign, act of service, etc… to bring awareness to NO MORE Week 2024. This week focuses on highlighting all of the places – literal and figurative – where change needs to happen and IS happening to create a world with NO MORE domestic and sexual violence.

RED RIBBON WEEK

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that hosts Red Ribbon Week event in October. Red Ribbon Week is a celebration of being drug-free, and events can include social campaigns, taking part in “Wear Red Day”, or more! 

BADGES TO EARN IN NOVEMBER

HUNGER & HOMELESS AWARENESS WEEK

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that hosts an event, activity, campaign, act of service, etc… to bring awareness to Hunger and Homelessness. Events can include those suggested during Hunger & Homeless Week or can include anything created by the team or individual! 

We would love it if you partnered with Pass it Along for this badge. We host our annual coat drive to support Project Self Sufficiency's Season Of Hope. If interested we would ask that you collect coats at your school location. If you would like to get involved and full details please email alyssa@passitalong.org

Time to Talk Day

February 8th, 2024

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that hosts an event, activity, campaign, act of service, etc… to bring awareness to Time to Talk Day. This day is a vital initiative focused on encouraging open conversations about mental health. Observed on February 8th each year, this day aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues and promote understanding and empathy. It’s an opportunity for individuals, organizations, and communities to come together and have honest conversations about mental well-being.

WORLD KINDNESS DAY

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that hosts an event, activity, campaign, act of service, etc… to bring awareness to World Kindness Day. Events can include those suggested during World Kindness Day or can include anything created by the team or individual! 

BADGES TO EARN IN DECEMBER

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that hosts an event, activity, campaign, act of service, etc… to bring awareness to International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Events can include those suggested during International Day of Persons with Disabilities or can include anything created by the team or individual! 

NATIONAL IMPAIRED DRIVING MONTH

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that hosts an event, activity, campaign, act of service, etc… to bring awareness to Impaired Driving. Events can include those suggested during Impaired Driving Month or can include anything created by the team or individual! 

BADGES TO EARN IN JANUARY

WORLD DAY OF PEACE

January 1, 2024

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that hosts an event, activity, campaign, act of service, etc… to bring awareness to World Day of Peace. Events can include those suggested during World Day of Peace or can include anything created by the team or individual! Please note the official World Day of Peace is 1.1.24, but please know you can bring awareness anytime in January to earn your badge. 

NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS DAY

January 11, 2024

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that hosts an event, activity, campaign, act of service, etc… to bring awareness to National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Events can include those suggested during Impaired National Human Trafficking Awareness Day or can include anything created by the team or individual! Please note the official National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is 1.11.24, but please know you can bring awareness anytime in January to earn your badge. 

BADGES TO EARN IN FEBRUARY

BADGES TO EARN ANYTIME

INNOVATION BADGE

We know you have beautiful ideas. This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that creates or does something outside of the badges we have listed. You can earn as many innovation badges as you would like in a year.

Boost Your Self-Esteem Month

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that hosts an event, activity, campaign, act of service, etc… to bring awareness to Boost Your Self-Esteem Month. This month is a dedicated period for individuals to focus on improving their self-esteem and self-confidence. It encourages people to develop a positive self-image and embrace their worth and abilities. This month-long observance provides opportunities for self-reflection, personal growth, and building a healthier sense of self.

BADGES TO EARN IN MARCH

National Developmental DisabilitiesAwareness Month

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that hosts an event, activity, campaign, act of service, etc… to bring awareness to National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month – March 2024. National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (D.D.A.M.), observed throughout March, is a nationwide event to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities and address the barriers that those with disabilities face.

PASS IT ALONG DAY

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that hosts a Pass it Along Day at your school. Once your Pass it Along club has been established we will train you on how create Pass it Along day at Your School.

COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that creates a community beautification project. This can be in your school, town, or a community in need. You can plant a garden, create an art exhibit, or clean up an area. The sky is the limit, use your creativity and have fun. 

VOLUNTEER DAY

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that hosts a volunteer day for your club. You can volunteer at a food shelter, animal sanctuary, etc… The goal is to get your club out in the community working together to better the community.

DONATION DRIVE

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that completes a Donation Drive of any kind for their community. Donation Drives focus on the donation and collection of items such as non-perishable foods, clothes, basic essentials, toiletries, etc., for organizations and community members in need. 

BADGES TO EARN AS YOUR PASS IT ALONG ESTABLISHES

100% CHANGE INITIATIVE COMPLETED

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that completes 100% of their change initiative created for the school year.

CLUB FOR 1 SCHOOL YEAR

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that has been established and active for one school year.

CLUB FOR 5 YEARS

This badge is for any Pass it Along Club that has been established and active for five consecutive years.

PASS IT ALONG CLUB OF THE YEAR

The Pass it Along Club of the Year is an award given to an inspiring, hard-working Pass it Along School Club at our summer leadership conference. This Award is voted on by our Staff and Board of Trustees and presented at the Closing Ceremony of the conference.