Pinky Swear Foundation’s Youth Involvement Toolkit

Pinky Swear Foundation’sYouth Involvement ToolkitHow to get your youth engaged with Pinky SwearFoundation and our mission to help kids with cancer.#kidshelpingkids

Helping kids with cancer andtheir families with financialand emotional support.

Background InformationMission: Help kids with cancer and their families with financialand emotional support.Vision: To say “yes” to every family with a child battling cancer.“Kids Helping Kids”: Continue to engage and inspire youth incommunities around the country to create and innovate new waysto support families with a child battling cancer when they need itmost – right now.

How Pinky Swear Helps FamiliesOrange Envelope ProgramAll-Star FundPinky Swear PantriesAll-Star Weekends

Four Levels of Youth InvolvementEntry Level IntroductoryindividualinvolvementIntermediateLevel Individual andsmall groupAdvanced Level Leadershipclubs andschoolinvolvementYouth LeadershipCouncil Serve onnationalcouncil

Four Levels of Youth InvolvementEntry LevelIntroductory IndividualInvolvementIntermediate LevelIndividual and SmallGroupAdvanced LevelLeadership Clubs andSchool Involvement New to Pinky Swear Individual Limited time and lessof a commitment Easy one-time youthengagement (Any age) Individuals or smallgroups Work to invite othersto support you For older and/or morededicated youth Larger group and/orlarger commitment Group of studentsworking on behalf ofthe School For older and/or morededicated youthYouth Leadership Council Top level ofcommitment Deeper engagementwith kids battlingcancer For groups of teens

Four Levels of Youth InvolvementEntry LevelIntroductory IndividualInvolvement Host their own individualfundraiser - online Participate in a KidsTriathlon or other PSFyouth event Host a small pantry drivefor a Pinky Swear Pantry Write birthday cards orletters of encouragementto All-Stars Volunteer at a local PSFeventIntermediate LevelIndividual and Small Group Host a mid-size scalefundraiser Create a team for a KidsTriathlon Host a pantry drive withtheir community Host a PSF informationtable at a local event Help set up an All-StarWeekend All-Star gift creationactivity (bracelets,blankets, games etc.)Advanced LevelLeadership Clubs andSchool Involvement “Playing for Pinky Swear”Fundraiser – school-basedfundraiser Become a top fundraiser Create at Pinky SwearLeadership Club at school Lead others to becomeinvolved with Pinky Swear Mentor friends andclassmates Set up a PSF Day at theirschool/Create relationshipwith school admin forsustainable involvementYouth Leadership Council Mentoring and Leadership Fundraising Pantry Drives Awareness Public Speaking Media Appearances Feedback/Planning Board Interaction Monthly Meetings

Entry Level: Introductory Individual Involvement For youth of any age who wants to learn more about Pinky Swear Great starting point for any new supporters to the organization Learn about Pinky Swear Foundation, the kids and families theorganization helps

Intermediate Level: Individual & Small Groups Individuals or groups that want to create a bigger impact Create a team for Kid’s Tri, Mess Fest or Kid Chef Event Host a group fundraiser Set up an All-Star Weekend Host a food drive Be an online ambassador Share Pinky Swear Foundation posts and create online fundraisers

Advanced Level: Leadership Clubs & SchoolInvolvement Any group of students who want to get their entire school involved Challenge each grade to participate in fundraiser/food drive Organize a ”Playing For Pinky Swear” sporting event Coordinate a day with a school sporting event and host fundraiser and raiseawareness Create a club to help Pinky Swear become a top involvement school Clubs brainstorm ways to help Pinky Swear Foundation further its mission ofhelping families with children with cancer

Charles M. Harper Youth Leadership Council For any teen that is interested in becoming fully involved with PinkySwear. Youth working together to share their voices to further the mission ofthe Pinky Swear Foundation by spreading awareness, fundraisingand volunteering Meet once a month at Pinky Swear Foundation office Council members are eligible for Pinky Swear FoundationScholarships

Youth Leadership Council Expectations Time commitment: 1 year minimum Students are to commit to:§ Attend 9 out of 12 Youth LeadershipMeetings§ RSVP yes or no to each meeting invite§ Be actively engaged when you are atmeetings§ Follow up after the meeting and stayconnected in between meetings Host at a minimum of one individualfundraiser (Small event, LemonadeStand, coordinate with a business fora profit share day etc.) Support other Youth LeadershipCouncil members with theirfundraising efforts Volunteer with Pinky Swear aminimum of 2 times a year§§§§Attend an eventHelp at the officePantry organization or food drive hostSet up an All-Star Weekend Spread the word and be an advocateof Pinky Swear Foundation

What’s in it for You? (YLC Members) Public speaking skills Team leadership skills Goal setting Public speaking opportunities Media Appearances Recognition and Celebrations Fun and interesting meetings Connections with the PinkySwear Mission

Questions ?Joe ZanderYouth Leadership Manager952.232.6174joe.zander@pinkyswear.orgApply to the Youth Leadership Council atwww.pinkyswear.org

Triathlon or other PSF youth event Host a small pantry drive for a Pinky Swear Pantry Write birthday cards or letters of encouragement to All-Stars Volunteer at a local PSF event Intermediate Level Individual and Small Group Host a mid-size scale fundraiser Create a team for a Kids Triathlon Host a pantry drive with their .