Fundraising can be a fun way to
earn some cash for your own veggie group or a larger organisation in
whose cause you believe. Charitable organisations like The Vegetarian
Society rely on donations from supporters in order to survive. Some fun
ways to generate some cash for your favourite worthy cause include:
o A sponsored “Go Veggie/Vegan for a Week” week. Tell your
friends and family that you plan to go veggie for a week and ask them to
sponsor you. You can ask them to sponsor you at a “per day” rate,
or for successfully completing the entire week. The Vegetarian Society
recommends that you do not go door-to-door seeking donations. Ask only
people you know!
o A sponsored walk/run/cycle/swim/etc.
Same idea as above but with an activity instead. Ask them to sponsor
you per mile/lap/etc or for the
entire challenge. Make sure that a responsible adult supervises these
events for safety!
o A
car boot sale. “One man’s rubbish is another man’s
treasure.” Turn your rubbish into someone else’s treasure,
and earn money for your favourite charity at the same time!
o Veggie Party. Host
a vegetarian party with lots of food and games. Ask everyone to bring
a
dish and
pay you a pound (or more!) for acting
as the host. If your friends and family members need some ideas
for veggie party foods, have them check out Veg Soc ’s recipes online