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

Bake Sale

Recruit volunteers to bake cookies, cakes, brownies, or other favorite treats, and choose a high-traffic location such as a school, community center, or event. Set up clearly labeled tables with

Hiking Day

We can all use more fresh air! Bring your donors on a hike or nature walk outside your town for a small fee.

Polar Bear Plunge

This is a chillingly good fundraiser for colder locales! Have donations based on whether or not your participants are brave enough to jump into the water, or charge a small

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