VFW Day of Service

Preparation is Key


Give yourself plenty of time to line everything up for a great day! Use this list to make sure you’ve covered all the bases.

  • All partners, coordinators, volunteers clear on roles and responsibilities.
  • News outlets contacted and, if interested, scheduled for pre, during or post interviews.
  • All volunteers and partners provided with information and tools to share on their social networks (social posts, social cards, graphics.
  • Photographer scheduled; someone designated to get names and collect photo releases.
  • Post website updated with Day of Service information and details about your event.
  • Make sure to order t-shirts and other Day of Service materials in time for delivery before your event.
  • Make a plan for how you’ll handle post-event promotion: updating website with event photos, writing and sending releases into newsrooms, sharing on volunteer social networks, etc.