UNICEF Tap Project Volunteer

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The UNICEF Tap Project is a nationwide campaign that provides the world's children access to safe, clean water. During World Water Week, March 20-26, 2011, restaurants across the United States will encourage patrons to donate $1 or more for the tap water they usually enjoy for free. In tandem, UNICEF Tap Project Volunteers will be supporting their efforts by conducting local fundraising events and activities. Thousands of restaurants, dining patrons, students and volunteers, along with corporate, community, celebrity and governments supporters have made the UNICEF Tap Project a powerful national movement.

In 2011, the UNICEF Tap Project aims to raise awareness of the world water crisis, and garner support to help the millions of children it impacts daily. With the commitment of 5,000 volunteers, 1,000 participating restaurants and 500 local events and activities, the UNICEF Tap Project will continue to save children's lives, keeping water at the head of the movement to reach the day when no child dies of a preventable cause.

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF is inviting committed volunteers to recruit and support restaurants, promote the campaign in their communities, and to host UNICEF Tap Project fundraising events.

UNICEF Tap Project Volunteer Responsibilities

• Volunteers must register online at www.tapproject.org/volunteer to either recruit restaurants, host UNICEF Tap Project events or promote the campaign in the media
• Volunteers will learn about UNICEF water and sanitation programs around the world and understand how crucial their participation in the UNICEF Tap Project is for children
• Volunteers will recruit friends and family to join the UNICEF Tap Project
• Volunteers should attend conference calls and regional trainings (if applicable)
• Volunteers will encourage friends and family to host dinner parties at participating restaurants or attend a UNICEF Tap Project event
• Volunteers will complete the Volunteer Impact Survey at the conclusion of the campaign

Restaurant Recruitment

• Volunteers who select restaurant recruitment will recruit restaurants to participate in UNICEF Tap Project
• Volunteers who select restaurant recruitment will train the restaurant staff prior to World Water Week and support their implementation of the UNICEF Tap Project during World Water Week
• Volunteers who select restaurant recruitment will follow up with restaurants after World Water Week to thank them for participating, ask for feedback, and remind them to turn in funds

Events and Activities

• Volunteers who host events will either organize a "Tappy Hour" event, a Benefit Concert, a Community Based Water Walk or create their own UNICEF Tap Project event
• Volunteer who host events MUST register their event at www.tapproject.org
• Volunteers who host events will be expected to include a fundraising element as a part of the Tap Project event
• Volunteers who host events and activities will locate venues to host events, fundraise on behalf of the Tap Project at the events and recruit people to attend the events

Campaign Promotion

• Volunteers who promote the campaign will issues press releases in their communities
• Volunteers will utilize social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter to promote the campaign
• Volunteers will use other campaign resources to mobilize communities around the goals of the UNICEF Tap Project

Qualification Requirements:

• Volunteers should be motivated to take initiative, contribute to programs that support the world's children, and be interested in sharing UNICEF's mission with their community
• Excellent communication skills are a must. Individuals should feel comfortable speaking in front of groups, restaurant decision makers, venue hosts or other volunteers
• Skills in sales, event planning, prior UNICEF Tap Project campaign experience and the ability to work in a group and independently suggested
• Volunteers should have knowledge of local community organizations and businesses, volunteer service groups, and/or restaurants in their area

Support provided:

• Volunteers registering to recruit restaurants can elect to receive a volunteer kit, which will include RestaurantSell-in Brochures, Tap Project One-sheets, a UNICEF lanyard,Tap Project Badge and a DVD with an electronic version of the Restaurant Recruitment Handbook and two UNICEF Tap Project videos.
• Volunteers registering to host events can elect to receive a kit with an Event and Activity Overview and DVD containing an electronic version of the Tap Project Events and Activities Handbook and two UNICEF Tap Project videos
• Once a Volunteer confirms the details of the event at www.tapproject.org, he or she will receive a kit with UNICEF Tap Project posters, five UNICEF lanyards and badges and other UNICEF Tap Project event assets
• Online training modules will be available for volunteers to learn more about the world water crisis restaurant recruitment and the ways volunteers can take action locally
• Conference calls and in-person trainings will be conducted to allow volunteers to connect and share best practices, problem solve, and celebrate highlights

Benefits include:

• Volunteers will be participating in the UNICEF Tap Project national campaign and continuing to develop a movement of volunteers who help save children's lives.
• Volunteers will be receiving updates from U.S. Fund for UNICEF staff and other UNICEF Tap Project Volunteers
• Volunteers may be profiled and highlighted in bulletins, summaries, website updates and/or media outreach