Start A Chapter

START A CHAPTER

Our girl-led Chapters offer ALL high school girls a unique leadership opportunity to explore and develop their own skills and style as a leader in an environment where there is no barrier to leadership.

To start a Girl Talk Chapter, you need three simple things:

Once you have those details in place, it’s time to apply for your Chapter. You’ll need to fill out three forms:

A LEADER CONTRACT

This form is filled out and signed by the high school girl who is applying to be the Chapter Leader. If the Chapter Leader is under the age of 18, then she will need her parent/guardian to sign as well. Download and print this form, fill it out completely, and upload it with your online application. A signed Leader Contract is required to complete the online application.

Download Leader Contract

Preview Adviser Contract

ONLINE APPLICATION

Once you have your Leader Contract and your Advisor Contract, it’s time to fill out the online application. If you want to save your progress and come back later, you’ll need to create a username and password.

ADVISER BACKGROUND CHECK

This is required for all Advisers 18+ to ensure the safety and well-being of all our participants. All information you provide is strictly confidential and will be used for no purpose other than the completion of the required background check.

After you’ve submitted your application and contract, your Adviser will be prompted to complete their background check. Once we receive the completed application, we’ll review your materials and you will hear back about the status of your Chapter in 2–4 weeks.

ONLINE APPLICATION

Have you filled out our Leader Contract? It needs to be completed before you start the online application.

You will also need contact information for your Leader(s), Leader's parent/guardian, Adviser, and meeting location.

All set? Let’s get started!

*During these times, Girl Talk advises all Chapters to meet virtually. When starting a Chapter, if you will be meeting virtually, please put "Meeting Virtually" for your meeting location and provide your home address as the meeting location address. Once it is safe to meet in person again, if you would like to change your meeting location, you can do so very easily by emailing us at [email protected]

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Chapter Name*
Chapter Meeting Location (if meeting virtually, put Virtually here please)*
Type of Facility*
If you selected other above, please specify type of meeting facility:*
Full Mailing Address: (if virtually, use home address please)*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone: (if virtually, use personal phone #)*
Will your Chapter be a part of a currently active program within a for-profit or non-profit organization?*
- Yes
- No

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HIGH SCHOOL LEADER INFORMATION (rising 9th – 12th grader)
Leader Contract Upload*
Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf.
Please read and sign the Leader Contract first, then upload here before proceeding with the application.
Leader's Name*
First Last
Leader's Email (must be different than Advisor's)*
Leader's Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Leader's Phone
Is the above phone number home/work/cell?
Would you like to be added to our texting program & receive daily texts?
Leader’s Birth month/day:*
Graduation Year*
Leader - Would you like to receive email alerts about new podcasts?

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Leader’s Parent/Guardian Information
Parent’s/Guardian’s Name*
First Last
Parent’s/Guardian’s Email
Leader Attends:
High School Name:*
High School Mailing Address:*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
High School Phone Number:*
Gender*
Race/Ethnicity:*
How did you first hear about Girl Talk, Inc.?*
Name of news/publication*
Which one?*
Please specify:*

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ADVISER INFORMATION (must be 18 years of age or older and not currently attending high school):
Adviser’s Name:*
First Last
Adviser’s Email Address:*
Adviser’s Mailing Address:*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Adviser’s Phone Number:*
Is the above phone number home/work/cell?*
Would you like to be added to our texting program & receive daily texts?
Adviser’s birth month/day:*
Adviser’s Role:*
Please specify:*
Would you like to receive email alerts about new podcasts?
Advisor Gender*
Please specify:*
Race/Ethnicity:*
How did you first hear about Girl Talk, Inc.?*
Please specify:*
Please specify:*
Please specify:*
Advisor Agreement
As an Advisor of Girl Talk, a non-profit organization, I acknowledge and agree to the following: __________________________ The role of an Advisor may include, but not necessarily be limited to: 1) providing support to Leaders in mentoring activities 2)scheduling weekly Girl Talk meetings with Leaders 3) regularly attending Girl Talk meetings and supervising conduct and activitiestherein 4) assisting in the selection of topics and /or curriculum for weekly meetings 5) maintaining records of my Leader(s) community service hours and providing reminders to submit monthly reports 6) assisting with the selection of an appropriate adultsupervisor in the event I cannot be present for a meeting(s) 7) remaining knowledgeable and up to date regarding the Girl Talk organization 8) abiding by the standards and rules set forth in the Girl Talk Handbook and working inconnection with Girl Talk’s mission. I affirm that I am over 18 years of age and have no criminal record. I affirm that I have not been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that would prevent me from being an appropriate Chapter Advisor. I understand that I may be asked to provide a copy of a valid driver’s license identification, proof of insurance and submit to a criminal background check. As an Advisor, I am expected and agree to always set a good example for each girl who attends Girl Talk. I will be on time for meetings, which will be held once a week for approximately one hour. I realize that my Chapter cannot meet without a Leader and an Advisor present. In order to properly plan meetings, I will let my Leader(s) know in advance if I cannot attend an upcoming meeting so they can find an approved adult volunteer or cancel that week’s meeting. I realize my Leader(s) look up to me as an adult mentor and they value my opinion. I will hold my Leader(s) accountable to high moral standards, keep track of their 10 hours of community service each semester,and remind them to submit their Monthly Reportsno later than the 10th of the following month, in accordance with the submission requirements provided by Girl Talk. It is my job to encourage and support my Leader(s)to create a Girl Talk Chapter that will be successful and sustainablefor years to come. I realize the girls look up to me and they value my opinion. Therefore, in addition to ‘‘walking the walk and talking the talk’’ in person, I will make responsible choices when posting pictures, comments, and status updates online. I understand that my decision to participate in social media is a personal one. However, I recognize the impact social media postings and contentmay have on the girls I mentor, my Leader(s), my Chapter, the Girl Talk organization and the community as a whole. As such, I may be asked to remove content deemed inappropriate solely at the discretion of Girl Talk staff members or be required to step down as an Advisor either by having posted the content or failing to remove the content. Information shared during meetings is to be kept confidential and it is general policy that what is said in Girl Talk stays in Girl Talk. The only time this rule may be broken is if someone has been hurt ormight get hurt if the information is notshared with the appropriate party or parties, which may include parent(s), legal guardian(s), Girl Talk staff member(s), school counselor(s), social worker(s), medical or hospital treatment staff and/or law enforcement officials, as may be required. I realize that my Leader(s) have been told to come to me immediately with anysituation they are not prepared to handle. In this rare circumstance, I promise to help those who seek my assistanceto the best of my ability. If we need to meet for community service projects, create posters, plan future meetings, etc., I will do my best to arrange my schedule to be present and available for my Leader(s). I have these girls’ best interest at heart and want to support them. I understand that at times, in connection with my participation and attendance at Girl Talk meetings and/or Chapter events,my photo may be taken and posted to the organization’s website, social media site or used in promotional materials and I agree that such photographs of me, with or without my name, may be used for any lawful purpose solely in connection with publicity of the organization. I understand that Girl Talk has to maintain proper oversight of fundraising activities to remain in compliance with their non-profit status. While the organization appreciates fundraising initiatives by individual Chapters, only trained Girl Talk staff members are authorized to obtain sponsorships and grants on behalf of Girl Talk. Chapters are not authorized to use Girl Talk’s 501(c)3 status for any fundraising efforts, including obtaining grants, large corporate sponsorships or the like. Ihave Leader(s) who believe in Girl Talk and the middle school girls we will be reachingand who are committed to fulfilling their responsibilities in a positive way. We agree to work together and maintain aconstant line of communication regarding our Chapter. Together we will take advantage of the resources availablethrough Girl Talk’s Leader Login site. We will downloadLessons & Worksheets, share suggestions, upload pictures, add new users, ask questions when needed anduse the tips and resources made available to us to help ensure ourChapter’s success. I understand that I am a volunteer and will not be compensated for participating as an Advisor. My position is not guaranteed. If I am found to be in violation of the rules and regulations of Girl Talk, I may be asked to step down. If for some reason I am unable to continue to serve as an Advisor, I will inform Girl Talk and my Leader in writing as soon as possible and do my best to assist with a comfortable transition for a replacement. I agree to work in harmony with the organization’s mission and goals. Most importantly, I am excited to be a Girl Talk Chapter Advisor and am committing to this role in the hopes of positively impacting young lives. You and your Leaders(s) need to make a copy of your driver’s license/school ID to submit with your Contracts. Please scan and email all documents to newch [email protected] mail to: Girl Talk, 3490 Piedmont Rd NE Suite 1104, Atlanta, GA 30305.
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Advisor Background Check
Please be aware that after submitting this form you will be redirected to a background check application. You MUST complete this part of the application in order to complete your application.

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A LEADER CONTRACT

ONLINE APPLICATION

ADVISER BACKGROUND CHECK

ONLINE APPLICATION

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HIGH SCHOOL LEADER INFORMATION (rising 9th – 12th grader)

Leader’s Parent/Guardian Information

Leader Attends:

ADVISER INFORMATION (must be 18 years of age or older and not currently attending high school):

Advisor Agreement

Advisor Background Check

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