Back-to-School Drive Planning Toolkit

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Detailed Checklists

Pre-Drive Planning Checklist

Form committee and assign roles

  • Drive coordinator
  • Volunteer manager
  • Communications lead
  • Corporate partnership manager
  • Logistics coordinator

Infrastructure Setup

  • Set up Drives Nexus platform
  • Create inventory categories
  • Establish collection sites
  • Secure storage space
  • Arrange transportation

Partnership Development

  • Contact local schools
  • Reach out to businesses
  • Connect with community organizations
  • Secure media partners
  • Engage faith communities

Launch Week Checklist

Collection Site Setup

  • Display signage
  • Place collection bins
  • Stock supplies
  • Set up tracking systems
  • Post instructions

Volunteer Management

  • Confirm schedules
  • Distribute training materials
  • Set up sign-in station
  • Prepare name badges
  • Review safety procedures

Social Media Calendar

Pre-Launch (2 Weeks)

  • Monday: Announce drive dates and goals
  • Wednesday: Share impact story from previous year
  • Friday: Post needed items list
  • Weekend: Share volunteer sign-up information

Launch Week

  • Monday: Kick-off announcement with photos
  • Tuesday: Spotlight corporate partners
  • Wednesday: Share real-time progress update
  • Thursday: Volunteer highlight
  • Friday: Urgent needs list
  • Weekend: Community impact stories

During Drive

  • Monday: Weekly progress updates
  • Wednesday: Volunteer spotlights
  • Friday: Urgent needs and weekend drop-off reminders
  • Daily: Share real-time collection updates

Volunteer Guidelines

General Rules

  1. Arrive 10 minutes before your shift
  2. Sign in and wear name badge
  3. Follow safety protocols
  4. Track all donations in Drives Nexus
  5. Direct questions to shift supervisor

Role-Specific Guidelines

  1. Collection Site Volunteers
    • Greet donors warmly
    • Check items against needed list
    • Record donations accurately
    • Maintain organized space
    • Thank donors
  2. Sorting Volunteers
    • Sort by grade level
    • Check item quality
    • Create supply kits
    • Track inventory
    • Maintain clean workspace