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

Craft Show

Do you know someone that is a jewelry maker or wood worker? Gather up these talented folks and host a craft show. Sell spaces and rent tables and chairs. Make

Community Yard Sale

Can also be called a “Treasure sale” because one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Organize a day, contact team members for donations and turn all those “treasures” into American

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

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