Project Linus National Headquarters

Become a Chapter Coordinator

Thank you for your interest in transferring an existing chapter to you from a chapter coordinator who no longer wishes to serve in that capacity. Our organization has enjoyed tremendous success over the last several years, and it is mostly because of the strength and dedication of our volunteer chapter coordinators. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Project Linus Chapter Coordinator via the chapter transfer process then please read the following information carefully.

Chapter Locations

Project Linus chapters are geographically based. As such you will need to live in the same geographic area as the existing chapter coordinator who will be transferring the chapter to you.

Please note: There are many important things to consider when thinking of becoming a Project Linus chapter coordinator. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic about our mission, and willing to follow procedures, which can be time consuming. Basic organizational and computer skills are required. An ability to work well with people is a must. You are the representative of Project Linus! If that sounds like you, then we are anxious to hear from you! However if you are mostly interested in becoming one of our precious Project Linus "blanketeers" – please contact your nearest chapter for more information.

Chapter Coordinator Responsibilities

A Project Linus Chapter Coordinator is the representative of Project Linus in a given area, called a chapter. Each Chapter Coordinator is responsible for all administrative duties pertaining to the chapter. These include among other things:

Finding volunteers in your community.
Establishing relationships with recipient facilities.
Insuring quality control in blanket making, and making sure that all blankets meet Project Linus' high standards.
Handling correspondence for the chapter between the chapter and volunteers, and the chapter and Project Linus National Headquarters. Email must be checked and phone calls returned on a DAILY basis.
Adhering to all Project Linus reporting requirements which include quarterly reports of chapter activity, annual reports and others (all reporting is done directly to Project Linus National Headquarters – not to federal and state agencies).
Adhering to Project Linus financial policies and reporting requirements.
Local fundraising.

Chapter Coordinator Application Types

At the present time we are only accepting transfer chapter coordinator applications. This is defined as transferring an existing chapter to you from a coordinator who no longer wishes to serve in that capacity.

Application Window

Transfer Chapter ApplicationsApplications to transfer a chapter from an existing coordinator to you can be submitted at any time during the year. However, in order to do so you must first obtain approval from the current chapter coordinator as well as Project Linus National Headquarters.

If you are interested in completing a Chapter Coordinator Application, you must first answer the following questionnaire. If you agree to all conditions in this questionnaire then you can begin our online application.

Chapter Coordinator Questionnaire

Preliminary Qualifications

To become a Project Linus Chapter coordinator there are seven preliminary qualifications that must be met. If you agree to all conditions in this questionnaire then you can begin our online application process.

Important! You must check the box for each qualification signifying your acceptance before you can begin our online application.

1. You must accept this policy. Time Resources: It is difficult to predict the amount of time that will be required to operate a successful chapter of Project Linus, and it will depend on the size and demographics of your geographic chapter area. However, you will find that your commitment of time will have the greatest impact on the success or failure of your chapter. The expectation is that a minimum of 10 hours per week will be required to sustain a successful chapter. This is only an estimate – some weeks may be busier, some may be slower – it depends on you and the particular needs of your area. As a coordinator, there will be paperwork and community involvement. We want to caution you that if you feel you may not have the time to answer Project Linus phone calls and e-mails, and file all required reports on time (an IRS requirement in order to maintain our nonprofit status) this may not be the volunteer opportunity for you. You will be required to involve the community at large in the chapter. We do not open chapters that are limited to a school, club, church or similar. The chapter must have potential for growth in the area and a coordinator who is willing to extend herself into the community in order to spread the Project Linus mission.

2. You must accept this policy. Financial Resources: In addition to the $50.00 chapter transfer fee, there will be some out of pocket expenses to support your chapter - how much is up to you and the chapter. We know that those expenses can really add up, and we don't want this to be a burden for any chapter coordinator. The $50.00 chapter transfer application fee is a one-time deal, but all chapters are strongly encouraged to raise a minimum of $500 per year to cover the necessary costs of maintaining a national nonprofit organization as well as support for the local needs of the chapter. You may find that there will be expenses such as printing, postage, gas, and some office and blanket-making supplies. Fundraising within Project Linus guidelines can be easy and very helpful in offsetting some of those costs.

3. You must accept this policy. Storage Space: You will likely find in a short amount of time that space will be an issue. Our experience has been that once the Project Linus word is out, the blankets begin to pour in. Some consideration should be given as to blanket storage and your personal resources of space. Some chapter coordinators find that they can enlist the help of friends, family, churches and businesses to help in this way. Please be cautioned: blankets must be stored in a clean, dry, smoke and mildew/mold free environment. The chapter coordinator is also well advised to establish an area to organize the administrative portion of the chapter.

4. You must accept this policy. Age Requirement: Chapter Coordinators must be 21 years of age or older.

5. You must accept this policy. E-Mail Address: As a coordinator, you are required to have a current e-mail address at all times, that you regularly access. This will be our primary means of contacting you and will be listed on our website. You will be required to keep Project Linus National Headquarters advised of any changes to your contact information. Please be advised that chapter coordinators who do not maintain current email addresses or who do not access their e-mails regularly are subject to closure. AOL and Compuserve e-mail addresses are not compatible with our projectlinus.org e-mail system. If your e-mail server is AOL or CS, you will be required to provide an e-mail address with another server (GMail, HotMail, Yahoo, etc.) that also allows you to download attachments, prior to being approved as a chapter coordinator.

6. You must accept this policy. Computer Requirements: Our primary means of communication with you is via e-mail. In addition we have many tools available from a password protected area of our website to help you manage your chapter. In order to take full advantage of our use of the Internet you must be able to regularly log on to and use the Internet. As a coordinator, you are also required to have an e-mail account which allows you to receive and open attachments. An updated version of Adobe Acrobat Reader is also required.

7. You must accept this policy. Non-Smoking Policy: We have been advised by legal counsel that the liability Project Linus assumes when Project Linus blankets are contaminated with tobacco smoke has forced us to require our coordinators to be nonsmokers and to live in a smoke-free environment.

Important Note: We only allow one chapter coordinator per chapter. That person will be the main contact with Project Linus National Headquarters. You are certainly welcome to have an assistant listed on our web site as an additional contact and helper for your chapter. All correspondence, orders, reports, emails and all other communications are required to be made between the chapter coordinator and headquarters only.