Volunteer Positions
For more information or to become a Cheerful Givers Volunteer, please contact karen@cheerfulgivers.org.
Host a Birthday Bag Blitz
Any group (civic, corporate, church, school, family or friends) can hold a Birthday Bag Blitz to provide birthday gift bags for less fortunate children. Group assembles birthday bags by placing 8-10 items in each gift bag. The Blitz is held at your location (home, office, etc.) whenever convenient for you. Group must provide gift bags and new toys for kids ages 3-12 and deliver bags to a nearby shelter or food shelf. If more than 100 bags are filled (within Minnesota), we can arrange for pick-up. This is a unique, fun activity for all ages! All we require is that you let us know how many birthday bags you filled and where you donated them.
Toy Donations
Provide items needed for birthday gift bags. Use your network to hold toy drives or get items donated from various organizations. Needed items include new small plush toys, books, crayons, coloring books, puzzles, whistles, cards or any new toys for kids ages 3-12.
Spread the Word
* Ask your contacts to donate $10 online at www.cheerfulgivers.org (the cost of a birthday gift bag for one child). Ask them to forward request to others using emails, Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc.
* Plan a birthday party and instead of buying gifts, ask each person to make a donation in honor of the birthday person..
* Ask your favorite local stores, restaurants or businesses to host a “Cheerful Givers Day” and donate a portion of their proceeds or have them collect donations from customers.”
* Implement creative fundraising ideas
Grant Researcher/Writer
Assist in researching grant funding possibilities and draft grant applications. Use the web to find new sources of potential income for Cheerful Givers and draft applications. Work from your home/office with flexible schedule.
Party Planners
Plan and host a party in your home. Encourage guests to provide snacks and try to get a local celebrity or entertainer to participate. Take about ten minutes at the party to tell the Cheerful Givers story and encourage donations. We provide information and “I’m A Cheerful Giver” stickers.
Book Sales Promoters
Assist in promoting the online-sale of the book “A Glove of Their Own” on blogs, websites, etc. Work from your home/office with a flexible scheule.
Social Networking Assistants
Assist in promoting our various fundraising campaigns on websites, blogs, etc. Work from your home/office with flexible hours.
Blog & Newsletter Assistant Writers
Help to research and write articles for our e-newsletter and blog. Creative ideas are welcome!
Raise Funds For Birthday Gifts
Use your contacts or skills to raise $ for our unique nonprofit or implement a fundraising event. Work from your home/office with flexible schedule.
