Volunteer Auction

Overall Cost: $$
Complexity: 3

Have community members volunteer their services, anything from web design, cooking, handyman, painter, etc. and make money for Relay For Life. Bid winners get things done while getting to know community members better.

Things to Consider

  • Can be done anytime of year
  • Follow up with volunteers to make sure that the services go smoothly.
  • Consider purchasing an ad in newspaper to thank volunteers (or asking paper to donate or discount ad).
  • Sell luminaria and sponsorships at your event.
  • Publicize your Relay For Life event.

Other Fundraising Ideas

Virtual Craft or Vendor Fair

Host a virtual Craft or Vendor Fair on social media. Send out a call to anyone that wants to sell their products or crafts. Have vendors post pictures to an

Breakfast in Bed

Offer a food delivery service to provide “Breakfast in Bed” for anyone who orders it! Charge a set amount of each entree or vary the prices depending on the food

Pool Party

Kids and adults alike enjoy a chance to splash around with their pals in a pool and would pay a fair price to do so. Partnering with a public pool

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