Start a New Chapter Form

Start a New Chapter

For schools, universities, nonprofits, community organizations, or other institutions that do not currently have an active EnvironMentors chapter.

Before submitting this form, please review our existing EnvironMentors chapters.

If your school, university, or community is already served by one of the chapters below, please contact that chapter instead of starting a new one.

Current EnvironMentors Chapters

Alabama
California
Colorado
Colusa High School
Ecuador
Florida
Louisiana
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Saint Lucia
Texas
Washington
Washington DC
Zambia

Organization Information

Organization/School/University Name

Organization Type

Chapter lead (Person responsible for your program)

First Name

Last Name

Institution

Email Address

Phone Number with Country Code

Location

Country

State/Province

City

I understand that the Chapter Lead is expected to serve as the primary liaison between GCSE and the local chapter, participate in required Chapter Lead meetings, coordinate local chapter activities, support mentor-mentee relationships, communicate program deadlines and requirements, and submit required reports and documentation.

I understand and agree

Capacity

How many mentors can you recruit in your pilot year?

Readiness

Do you have institutional backing from your organization to start an EnvironMentors chapter?

What type of institutional support do you currently have?

If you selected “Other,” please describe:

EnvironMentors Chapter Support

What support does GCSE provide?

GCSE does not provide direct funding or day-to-day program support to individual EnvironMentors chapters. Chapters are responsible for securing the institutional support and resources needed to operate their local program.

GCSE provides institutional support to EnvironMentors chapters through:

Monthly engagement meetings with Chapter Leads to discuss strategy, program implementation, and fundraising
EnvironMentors program materials, including mentor and mentee guides
Mentor training and capacity building
Mentee virtual Youth Connects and networking opportunities
Opportunities for students to participate in the EnvironMentors International Science Fair and Virtual Research Showcase
Scholarships for selected students to attend the International Science Fair
Connection to the broader GCSE network and other programming opportunities

Please confirm that you understand the support provided by GCSE and the responsibilities of your organization in operating an EnvironMentors chapter.

I understand and agree.

Do you have someone able to have the role as a chapter lead who will coordinate the chapter? They will be expected to join meetings and report on the chapter.

Yes

Describe why you would like to start an EnvironMentors chapter.

How will this chapter benefit your students and community?

Final Agreement

I understand that submitting this form does not automatically establish an EnvironMentors chapter. The GCSE EnvironMentors team will review my request and contact me regarding next steps.

I understand that my organization is responsible for supporting and coordinating the local chapter and that the Chapter Lead is responsible for communicating with GCSE and participating in required program activities.

I understand and agree to the EnvironMentors chapter expectations and program policies.

Photo & Video Consent

I give GCSE permission to photograph and/or record me during EnvironMentors and GCSE events and activities and to use these materials for program communications, websites, social media, reports, and promotional purposes.

GCSE Newsletter

I would like to receive the GCSE newsletter and occasional updates about GCSE programs, events, and opportunities.

Chapter Lead Name

Date

Month

Day

Year

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