In five easy steps, you can organize your very own collection drive

Step 1 — Choose what kind of collection drive to hold?
 

Christmas Gift Drive

Help us make "the season bright" for the homeless and needy by giving Christmas gifts to them. Help us share the "reason for the season" with those in need!

Christmas Gift Drive

Gifts for Boys & Girls Ages 7-16
Gifts for Men & Women Shelter Guest
Step 2 -- How do you motivate your group?
  Build excitement, compassion and action
  • Competative: Multiple groups trying to out-do each other.
    • Progress-O-Meter: Set a group goal / mini-goal per person and have a thermometer or gague to show the progress of your drive.
  • Compassion: Because of the great need, how could I not give or impact one life.
    • Guest Mission Speaker: come and talk about the the Rescue Mission and tell about homelessness, recovery and the great need
  • Contribution: Everyone has something to give, value the act of giving, that’s what counts, not the substance of what was given.
  • Social Games & Ice-Breakers
    • Scavenger Hunt -- Have multiple teams go out and see who can be the most creative on gathering specific items on a list
Step 3 -- Promote your Collection Drive?
  Spread the word and make it visible

Here are a few Promotion Flyers for you to kick start your drive

Letter Handouts
8-1/2" x 11"		 Letter Poster
8-1/2" x 11"		  Tabloid Poster
11" x 17"


 
Step 4 -- What to do once the items are collected?
  Post drive planning is important.
  • Complete Log sheet of volunteer hours
  • Complete Log sheet of expenditures
  • Assign a team member to deliver drive items and log sheets to the Mission
  • Schedule a tour of the Mission with your Drive team, (contact Dave B.)
   
Step 5 -- What are the benefits of giving special recognition?
  Celebrate your team’s accomplishments with a special party, meeting or gathering.
Report on what your team or group was able to accomplish.
Provide a meaningful memento of what was accomplished.
  • Photos
  • Trophies or plaques (genuine, fun or humorous)
  • Special Recognition or perks
   
Ready, Set & Go!
  Thank you so much for your interest in holding you own collection drive. We wish you "all the best" as you encourage others to care for the homeless and those in-need.

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Thank you and have fun!
   

Do you have questions?
Please contact:

  
David Bradley
Coordinator of Volunteer Services		  
Office:
Fax:
Email:		 (510) 215-4865
(510) 215-0178
volunteers@BayAreaRescue.org		  

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