Be a successful Builders Club advisor.
Adult advisors are the guides and mentors for Builders Club officers, committee chairs and members. They encourage, train and support students as they carry out club activities. Most Builders Clubs have both a faculty advisor and a Kiwanis advisor. Understanding advisors’ roles is important to the club’s success. Read on below to understand advisors’ roles — and learn about advisors’ responsibilities in the Builders Club Advisor Toolkit.
Feedback about club experiences is important to help Kiwanis International improve resources and support. Finish a survey in about 10 minutes. Clubs and advisors that participate have a chance to receive a US$25 Amazon gift card.
Open September 1-30: Builders Club member beginning-of-year survey.
Types of Builders Club Advisors
Faculty advisor
Each Builders Club has a faculty advisor who is the primary adult responsible for guiding and supports the students in the club. They are chosen from the faculty or staff of the school, organization or other type of host site. The faculty advisor knows the students and is familiar with the site’s procedures and policies. They are the liaison between the Builders Club, Kiwanis advisor and host site’s administrators. When an employee of the host site is not available, a parent/guardian or Kiwanis advisor can serve as the faculty advisor with the approval of the administration.
Kiwanis advisor
The Kiwanis advisor’s role is to support the Builders Club’s activities. They are appointed by the sponsoring Kiwanis club and serve as its liaison and main volunteer to the Builders Club.
Their responsibilities vary and can include:
Also, Kiwanis advisors are required to follow Youth Protection Guidelines. These include clearing a background check with Kiwanis International and completing Praesidium youth protection courses every two years.
Advisor events (2025-26)
Register for upcoming advisor virtual events or watch recordings of past events.