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Clubs that fit specific needs 

Kiwanis International offers club formats that meet the needs of a diverse world and provide service opportunities to more people. Formats include classic Kiwanis clubs, internet-based clubs, young professionals’ clubs and 3-2-1 clubs. 

Clubs also can form with a single-service emphasis. The options are limitless. Examples include philanthropy clubs, ESL (English as a Second Language) clubs, Service Leadership Programs alumni clubs, LGBTQ+ clubs, safety clubs, literacy clubs, fantasy sports clubs and food insecurity clubs. 

Young Professionals club

Types of clubs

Get an overview of the club formats Kiwanis offers.

Kiwanis club meeting

3-2-1 club

3-2-1 clubs focus on three service projects, two social events, and one meeting each month.

Smiling Kiwanis member at a playground building project

Area virtual clubs

Best practices for opening a virtual club in an area without a Kiwanis presence.

Kiwanis Club Panama

ESL clubs

English as a second language clubs focus on learning English as well as service.

Smiling Kiwanis member at a playground building project

LGBTQ+ clubs

LGBTQ+ clubs focus on raising awareness and providing support to LGBTQ+ youth.

Kiwanis club meeting

Literacy clubs

Literacy clubs focus on raising literacy levels of children. 

Smiling Kiwanis member at a playground building project

Food insecurity clubs

Food insecurity clubs focus on solutions to lack of access to sufficient and nutritional food. 

Kiwanis club service

Food insecurity Guide

Solutions to understand and help with challenges of food insecurity when beginning the club.

Smiling Kiwanis member at a playground building project

Retired teachers and educators

Teachers are positive role modelsoffering talents, skills and abilities to a new or existing club.