The benefits of Peaches Girls Co-op for your school
- Peaches Girls Co-op is an all-inclusive, well rounded program that allows anyone to participate.
Business Meeting - PGC monthly format & workshops, complements and enriches a school’s curricula.
- PGC can create positive publicity for a school via its leadership workshops for the girls, activities, and community service projects in & outside of the school.
- PGC encourages a feeling of teamwork in a welcoming and nurturing environment.
- PGC program can be conducted as a school’s daytime program or after-school extra-curricular activity.
- PGC Charter leaders serve as role models & mentors to the girls in support of teachers and parents.
- PGC allows the school to delegate, screen and approve all Charter leaders.
What do I need to start a Peaches Girls Co-op Charter?
Charter Leader Checklist
- Volunteer Charter Leader Application – There must be at least two trained Leaders for each Charter group of up to 15 girls.
- Recruit a (2nd) Co-Leader (same application as above)
- Identify and confirm a safe, nurturing meeting place to accommodate the group,
- Submit Letter of Acknowledgement/Approval from School Administrator,
- Obtain background check.
- Online Registration of Charter – including Charter and member fees.
- Recruitment Training – set up by Headquarters.
- You Did It! Look for your PEACHES WELCOME PACKAGE in the mail.
The following apply for all Peaches Girls Co-op Charters:
- The group can consist of 5 – 15 or more girls.
- The group can meet once per month or twice per month (every other week) to be determined by the Charters Co-Leaders.
- The group can meet during the day, as an after school club, during the evening hours or on weekends. Groups are welcome to meet on their own during the summer months, based on the discretion of the Co-Leaders.
- All groups must follow the Peaches Girls Co-op Mission and Vision.
- All groups must apply the Peaches volunteer Platform into the monthly Community Service projects.
- All members should attend the Annual Peaches Regional/National Celebrations!
A Sample Schedule for a Peaches Girls Co-op Meeting:
1st 15 minutes – allow time to socialize & play
45 minutes – girl run Board Meeting
45 minutes – Co-Leader choice activity
15 minutes – Recap and greet parents
The Peaches Girls Co-op program runs from September to June