Provide Incentives
Develop your own list of walk categories such as "walker who raised the
most money," "walker with the best (fill in the blank)," etc. Provide prizes
for your walkers.
Walkers will still be eligible for the main prizes on the
day of the walk.
Picnics, Parties, & Social Gatherings
Throw a picnic in August to motivate walkers. Arrange an outing to a lake
for your team. While you are there, give tips on how to get more sponsors.
Celebrate your team's accomplishments with a party after the walk.
Recognition of Walkers
Wear team shirts or hats and display the name of your team on a banner.
List names of walkers in your bulletins and newsletters. Have a plaque
denoting the members of your team for 2008. Give a team photo to each
of your walkers.
Communication
Periodically get updates from walkers. Give a friendly reminder call to
motivate walkers and check progress. Make a colorful chart to mark
progress. Set goals and have incentives to reach them.
Now that you have formed a team, why not make the AIDS Walk something that
your team members will never forget? Here are some suggestions for
motivating and encouraging your team members.