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.