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

Dog Happy Hour

Ask your community to bring out their dogs for a happy hour for a reasonable entrance fee. Drinks, dogs, and donations, what more can you can you ask for!

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

Mobile FUNdraising App

Join the fight against cancer – right from your mobile device. The app is free and available for download on iPhone® and Android™ devices. Get it on Google Play Download

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