Corporate Teams for Genes

Jeans for Genes Day, born and bred in OZ, is turning 16. What a perfect opportunity to gather a group of team mates and sell badges on the streets across Australia. Remember, when you choose to be involved in Jeans for Genes you are supporting the greatest fundraising campaign this country has ever seen.

Teams for Genes is a dynamic initiative whereby groups are allocated to a train station, shopping centre or in a public place on Jeans for Genes Day to sell badges and merchandise to the general public.

To get your company involved, simply follow the steps below:

• Seek permission from your boss to have a corporate team for genes
• Allocate a team leader who will act as the main contact point between the company and the jeans for genes team
• Have you considered how long your team will be available to volunteer ?
• Will all your team volunteer together or will you be divided into groups some doing the morning session others the afternoon ?
• Consider the location you would like to sell badges. Public places with lots of pedestrian action are great spots to sell badges. They are also excellent venues to help us raise awareness of Jeans for Genes and CMRI.
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Once you have registered

• The volunteer manager will then arrange the permits, merchandise and other material for the day.
• Your team leader will be added to the e-communication's list to receive regular newsletters and e-alerts.
• Before the actual day, the team leader will receive detailed information. This ensures the experience is stress-free and easy.
• All team members will receive a free gift and certificate of appreciation after the event.

In 2009, Teams for Genes raised over $180,000 across Australia on Jeans for Genes Day.