Charity Carwash
A Great Way
To Raise Funds
Perfect For Any Group
Or Organisation
A Charity Carwash is simple to organize. Fun to do. And is a great way to raise funds.
Choose a venue
First decide where the event will take place. This might be:
School PlaygroundSports Club Car ParkSupermarket Car Park (permission will be needed)Workplace car park (have your car washed while you are at work)In people's own driveways
The choice of venue really depends on whether you plan to target passers-by or wash the cars of people prepared to drive to your site. Access to a water supply is also obviously a must have! Advertising
Make sure you advertise the event strongly using:
PostersFlyersLocal media (many local newspapers and radio stations will not charge to plug charity events)Word of Mouth (It is so easy to forget but if everyone in your organization group or school bags just one customer....) The idea can also be worked by pre-selling vouchers for the Carwash in advance of the event. In all your communications make sure you have all your contact information and details of who you are raising funds for.
Washing The Cars
You will need
Hose pipeBucketsClean RagsChamois leatherSoft cloth for polishingCar shampooVolunteers who don't mind getting wet (because they will)To wash the car first gently hose the car all over (make sure the windows are shut!). Then using the sponges and car shampoo wash the grime away using wide circular movements. All car washing should start at the top of the car and work its way to the bottom.When the roof is done work down the sides front and back. Next move on to the lights and grill. Lastly do the sills and wheels. Rinse the car again then with the chamois leather dry the surface thoroughly. Finally use a soft cloth to polish. The key to good car washing is to change the water in your buckets regularly. Be careful of dropping cloths and sponges on the ground where they may pick up dirt and small pieces of grit which will scratch the surface of the car.
Would you like a cup of tea?If customers are to remain around while you wash their car ensure that you have somewhere they can sit and wait.
Don't miss an opportunity could you be offering / selling them some lovely home made refreshments!
Certainly make sure that there is plenty of information around about your organization.
Working with Commercial Carwashes
A recent innovation has seen organizations linking in with professional operations in their area. The Carwash provides discount vouchers for your organization to promote at an agreed rate. If appropriate you may like to team up with a company in your area.
This simple fundraiser really is good fun and is a great moneymaker.
,Go on... Get your shammy out!
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