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Team Youth in WalkAmerica
WalkAmerica, the March of Dimes largest fund-raising event, was the first walk in the nation! Chain Reactions and Collegiate Councils play key roles in the planning and coordinating of WalkAmerica. Chain Reaction and Collegiate Council members recruit WalkAmerica teams from area high schools, colleges, and universities.
In addition, members volunteer their time to set up the walk course and staff checkpoints. Many Chain Reactions and Collegiate Councils plan wrap-around events to raise money for their WalkAmerica teams and provide incentives to fellow youths who raise the most money or recruit the most walkers.
A mission-related project that Team Youth members can incorporated into WalkAmerica:
Sandwich Boards at WalkAmerica!
Materials needed: two pieces of heavy poster board/ foam core, measuring tape, string, scissors, markers, and willing volunteers!
Directions: Cut two small holes in the top of each board. (You will want to measure the distance between your volunteers’ shoulders, and distance the holes accordingly.) Attach the two pieces of heavy poster board or foam core by string. With the help of your local chapter, decide which March of Dimes health education messages to promote on your sandwich boards.
Other WalkAmerica-related project ideas for Team Youth members:
- Table tents on cafeteria tables at Chain Reaction high schools or Collegiate Council colleges and universities.
- Posting flyers throughout campus.
- Obtaining ad slick from your March of Dimes chapter communications staff for inclusion in your school newspaper –free publicity!
- Letters to deans, asking for time in classes to speak or present March of Dimes health education information. Don’t forget to mention March of Dimes volunteering (and resume-building) opportunities!
- Label and promote cafeteria foods rich in folic acid
- Approach your school’s chapter of any March of Dimes National Partnership Clubs & Organizations. Ask them to participate in WalkAmerica –a great way to start volunteering for the March of Dimes!
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