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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.
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