Events and Fundraising are crucial for supporting environmental charities and initiatives in their efforts to reduce the effects of climate change and environmental mismanagement. Fundraising activities can be as simple as charity walks or runs, environmental clean-up events and even eco-friendly fairs or markets.
Although, fundraising can be as simple as seeking donations from individuals and businesses!
As EcoMarines, the funds you raise can either be used to fund your own initiatives or put back into the program to help improve the reach of Tangalooma EcoMarines. You can even donate the funds to local environmental organisation. Fundraising isn’t all about money, it can also help to develop communication and interpersonal skills for students as they interact with people from all sorts of backgrounds. Furthermore, fundraising enhances leadership skills amongst students as they take ownership of initiatives and encourage their peers to get involved.
Below are a few fundraising activities and EcoMarines events that students may want to get involved with or use for inspiration!
The EcoMarines at Brisbane Bayside had a ‘sip-instead’ campaign and replaced paper straws to replace plastic straws.
They also tackled the issue of plastic water bottles at school and are now selling Carton & Co water which come in 100% recyclable packaging!
The EcoMarines ran a wrapper-free lunches campaign within their school and called it “nude food days”. To promote nude food, they created a comedic video to share on school assembly. This is great way to promote campaigns within the school as videos are funny, engaging and easy to follow. Check out EcoMarines TV page for video ideas!
Tangalooma EcoMarines Foundation Ltd is a registered Charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) and has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR1) status with the Australian Tax Office (ABN 40 168 034 008). All eligible donations are tax-deductible.
