Change The World Photo Contest
All participating student volunteers were provided with the opportunity to participate in a photo contest for a chance to win a digital camera.

A strict condition of this contest is that all photos must have been taken of students/individuals who are aware of the photo being taken. Photo disclaimer forms were included in the student volunteer registration package and were collected on the day of the event.

Photos were to be submitted by email to Volunteer MBC for judging. The winner will be contacted by phone and the photo will be posted and highlighted on the Volunteer MBC website as the contest winner. A media release will also be distributed announcing the contest winner.

Some photos submitted will also be used for various Volunteer MBC marketing initiatives and approaches.

Click here for more information on the photo contest.

Social Marketing Plan Contest
As part of the follow-up process, student teams also have the opportunity to participate in a contest where they will share with fellow students why volunteering is so important by developing a social marketing plan that promotes the not-for-profit organization of their choice.

Teams will be comprised of two students and each will be provided with a template to follow. Students are encouraged to be as creative as possible; however, a successful plan will include a measurement component where participating students are required to engage their peers to gather constructive feedback.

The objective is to be able to share their social marketing plan with their chosen not-for-profit organization. All plans will be judged by a panel of marketing and media experts. The winning team will gain media exposure and will receive prizes, which include co-hosting a Volunteer TV/Radio show to promote volunteerism.

Click here for more information on the social marketing plan contest.

To download the social marketing plan template (in Word format) click here. Note that the deadline for submissions is Friday, May 29 by 12:00 noon.