Start a Chapter
Apply to become a chapter lead today.
What is a Chapter?
A Pupcycled chapter is a branch of our nonprofit made up of people passionate about supporting shelter animals and protecting the environment. Each chapter takes on the full cycle of our mission: collecting clothing donations, transforming them into upcycled dog toys, and donating the finished toys to local animal shelters. Chapters can be based in schools or organized within communities.
It’s important to understand the difference between Pupcycled chapters and one-time toy-making volunteer efforts. Both bring people together to work toward the same goal, but chapters involve an ongoing commitment. They foster strong relationships among members and volunteers, ensuring consistent impact in their local communities. Through this sustained teamwork, chapters help carry out the Pupcycled mission in a more personal and lasting way.
Chapter Lead Benefits:
1. Gain meaningful leadership experience while making a real impact in your community.
2. Build a tight-knit group of animal lovers and sustainability advocates.
3. Contribute to 1,000+ collective volunteer hours across chapters nationwide.
4. Gain access to exclusive support, resources, and guidance to help your chapter thrive.
Important Takeaways
What to Expect:
Lead a team of volunteers, host fabric donation drives, craft and teach others to make upcycled dog toys, and coordinate donations with local shelters — all while maintaining communication with the Pupcycled branch and your chapter’s social media. Expect to commit around 10+ hours a month to create real, lasting impact for animals and the environment.
How to Start:
1. Review the Chapter Starter Guide to learn everything you’ll need to lead a successful chapter.
2. If school-based, apply to become an official school club — this must be done before applying to Pupcycled.
3. Complete the Pupcycled Chapter Application with your team members.
4. Get ready to make an impact for shelter animals and the planet!
Let’s Get Started!
Review the requirements and steps to starting a Pupcycled chapter in depth:
Apply to start your Pupcycled chapter: