If you think you might already have an existing chapter at your school, use our 'Find a Chapter Near You' search box at https://glamourgals.org/student-volunteer

Absolutely! GlamourGals chapters are open to high school and college students across the U.S. and Canada. The process is the same whether you’re in a high school, college, or university. You’re on our pre-registration page. Take our quiz to prepare for registration!

Every chapter needs at least a Chapter President (who takes the lead in organizing) and one additional leader. You can have up to 4 chapter leaders: President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Public Relations Officer. Focus on finding people who are genuinely passionate about the mission and committed to the success of your chapter!

There’s currently no strict minimum number of volunteers required to start a chapter! While it’s great to have a team, even a small group can make a big impact. Many chapters start with just a few dedicated volunteers and grow from there. Focus first on finding a core group of committed students who are excited about the mission. As for leaders, each chapter needs at least 2 leaders (one being the President) to start the chapter; the other leadership role options are Vice President, Treasurer, and Public Relations Officer.

Yes, you can absolutely start a chapter at your new school! We have college chapters across the U.S. & Canada. For your current chapter, we recommend identifying and training a new leader who will continue in your footsteps after you graduate. Don’t wait until the last minute! Introduce them to your advisor, your senior home contacts, and GlamourGals National. We have resources to help make leadership transitions smooth so your chapter continues to thrive.

We recommend sharing that GlamourGals is a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2000; that our mission is addressing elder isolation while building empathetic teen leaders; that chapters are student-led with adult advisor oversight (if you are a high school chapter); that there is an annual registration fee of $150; that activities include regular visits to a local senior home or senior center; and that GG National provides training, resources, and support. Direct them to glamourgals.org for more information.

Not at this moment! New chapter registration is currently open. Take our Pre-Registration quiz at https://glamourgals.org/chapter-pre-registration-quiz to get started now! Registration for this service year closes October 31, 2026.

The official GG Chapter leader roles are: President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Public Relations Officer. We are only able to officially recognize one leader per role.

Our team will help guide you through finding a local senior home or center to connect with. You can start by researching facilities in your area, or take our Pre-Registration quiz above to unlock resources and tips to help you make that first connection. Many senior homes have an Activities Director — they’re typically your best point of contact.

GlamourGals chapters can partner with a variety of senior living communities, including senior homes, assisted living facilities, memory care communities, and independent living/retirement communities. The key is finding a facility that welcomes volunteers and has residents who would enjoy companionship and our signature beauty makeover visits. Some chapters even partner with multiple facilities!

Absolutely! We love hearing from senior living communities who are interested in hosting GlamourGals volunteers. If you’re a senior home representative, please fill out our “Get Involved – Senior Homes” form on our website at glamourgals.org/get-involved. Our team will connect you with a local chapter or help explore options in your area.

Our visits are all about meaningful connection! Volunteers provide companionship, conversation, and our signature beauty makeovers — including manicures, hand massages, and light makeup. We also organize special activities like holiday card-writing through our My Dear Friend campaign, craft sessions, and more. Every visit is designed to brighten a senior’s day and combat the isolation many seniors face.

Yes, each senior home may have its own visitor policies, which can include sign-in procedures, health screenings, or guidelines around illness. Your chapter advisor and the facility’s Activities Director will work together to ensure all visits follow the facility’s protocols. GlamourGals also provides guidance on best practices for safe and respectful visits. Check out our resources at www.go.glamourgals.org for more information.

Every high school GlamourGals chapter requires an adult advisor — someone who provides guidance, oversight, and support to your student-led chapter. The advisor serves as the liaison between GlamourGals National, the school, and the senior home. They help ensure visits run smoothly and that students have a trusted adult supporting them. An advisor is not required for college chapters, but we do highly encourage it; please ask your school about their policy on this.

An advisor can be a teacher, school counselor, or another school staff member. The advisor cannot be a parent or guardian. The most important thing is that your advisor is committed to supporting your chapter and can be present for visits and key activities.

No - unfortunately we do not allow a parent or guardian to serve as a chapter’s advisor. If your parent would like to be involved with GlamourGals in another capacity, please let them know they can contact chapters@glamourgals.org for more information.

The advisor’s role includes: serving as the primary adult contact for the chapter; helping coordinate and attend senior home visits; supporting student leaders with logistics and communication; ensuring all GlamourGals guidelines and senior home protocols are followed; encouraging chapter participation in national campaigns and events (like My Dear Friend and Spirit Week); and communicating with GG National as needed. Visit go.glamourgals.org for more information on the advisor’s responsibilities.

Ideally, the advisor (or a designated adult chaperone) should be present during senior home visits to ensure safety and proper supervision. For other chapter activities like meetings, fundraisers, or planning sessions, the level of advisor involvement can be more flexible. The key is having a reliable adult presence for in-person visits with seniors.

Yes, there is an annual $150 chapter registration fee. This fee helps GlamourGals National provide your chapter with supplies, training resources, programmatic support, and access to all of our national campaigns and events. New chapters and returning chapters are required to pay the annual chapter registration fee.

Your registration fee supports: access to the GGChapters volunteer portal, program supplies for senior home visits, training resources, eligibility for national campaigns like My Dear Friend and the Glammy Scholarship Awards, and ongoing support from GG National.

When you register your chapter, you will have the option to pay online via credit card or request an invoice to pay by check. When you register your chapter, you’ll receive the complete instructions on how to submit payment. If your school needs to process the payment through a specific system, let us know and we’ll do our best to work with you!

Absolutely! Many chapters fundraise to cover this — it’s a great first leadership activity. Bake sales, spirit days, or reaching out to local businesses for sponsorship are all popular options. Your advisor and school can help support these efforts.

The registration fee is annual — paid each service year to keep your chapter active and ensure continued access to supplies, resources, and support from GG National. Returning chapters can renew through our GGChapters platform.

The $150 registration fee is due November 1, 2026 for all chapters. You can pay immediately via Zeffy credit card, or pledge to pay by invoice (due the same date). If you need more time or financial support, reach out to us at startachapter@glamourgals.org.