Sponsors of school chapters are empowering next generation students to influence today’s culture – right in their own classrooms!
In addition to mentoring their students through the Institute’s training, Sponsors connect the chapter community with our global community and advanced training experiences.
role
Coordinates the activity and development of a school chapter of the Institute. Serves as a point person and mentor as they lead the families/students in their chapter on their journeys to get ready to speak.
For a chapter to form, a Chapter Sponsor is needed and at least 7 students from 3 families must enroll.
Commitments
- Use ICC’s chapter curriculum, the Navigator.
- Annually complete sponsor certification.
- Accountability to identified ICC mentors.
- Commit to serving in the Sponsor role for one year.
areas of responsibility
- Region
- Attend monthly Accelerator with peer Chapter Sponsors.
- Events
- Work with regional team to support ICCFS, training events, and local guild inductions.
- Attend regional events to develop competence and vision.
- Speak on the platform as an ICC representative as opportunities arise.
- Chapter
- Build an intergenerational chapter team with both student leaders and adults.
- Articulate ICC mission and answer questions for those new to ICC.
- Serve as the initial contact for potential new members.
- Recommend chapter student leaders in a timely and accurate manner.
- Respond to emails using iccinc.org account.
ELIGIBILITY
- Parent of a member student age 11+
- Attend an ICC conference in the past 12 months
- Complete a background check (U.S.) and Child Safety Training
- Complete annual Volunteer Certification
- Affirm our Terms and Agreements
Building a Chapter
7 Students/3 Families Minimum
We know that the success of a chapter depends on learning with a community, beginning with at least 7 students from 3 families.
First, a school principal will meet with school teachers and families. Together you will discern if a chapter will be the way forward for your goals. This is a great time to identify a potential sponsor and interested families.
Ideally, the school principal and the Chapter Sponsor will complete volunteer certification at the same time.
A Chapter Sponsor’s next step, after becoming certified, will be to identify the members.
Next, after filling out the application form for your role as Chapter Sponsor, you’ll be sent a form where you will name the minimum 7 students and 3 families, as well as your choice for gathering (in-person or online).
TEAM
Every sponsor needs a team. We go together because we’re better together!
A chapter team consists of all chapter parents, all students, and a sponsor.
A chapter with 20 or more members requires a certified Assistant Sponsor.
An regional team consists of a Growth Coach and a Student Leader Success Coach.
Global leaders and teams are also here to support chapters in specific areas, like Student Leadership or People Care.
Your Support Team

Growth Coaches
Strategic volunteers providing oversight, guidance, and support to all chapters in a specific region of the world.

Student Leader Success Coaches
Regional representatives dedicated to mentoring students
through our Student Leader Pathways to seek
vibrant transformation as they get ready to speak.

Assistant Sponsors
Chapters with 12 or more students may identify an Assistant Sponsor to help coordinate and develop their local chapter.