Dunk Tank

Who doesn't like the thrilling satisfaction of throwing a softball as hard as they can to dunk someone in a tank of water? It's fun, and a great way to raise money anywhere, especially during the summer. If your group already owns a dunk tank you've used at other events such as fairs and carnivals, you're all set. If you don't have one, you can rent one. Talk to the rental agency to see if they'll offer a discount on the rental fees to support your charity. A dunk tank can be set up just about anywhere that will see a lot of foot traffic, where you can entice people to throw a few balls for a small fee. Talk to local businesses about setting up the dunk tank outside their building for a day. Try movie theaters, big box stores, malls, restaurants, or home improvement stores. One great way to get support for your small fundraising event is to talk to a pool supply store or a boat dealership about setting up in their parking lot. What better way to get people thinking about swimming pools and boating than seeing someone splash around in cool water? Wherever you set up, you'll need access to a water source to fill the tank, and keep it topped off as water gets splashed out throughout the day. Get a group of volunteers together, to collect money, hand out the softballs, and encourage passersby to participate. Try to also rent a party tent to provide shade for your volunteers. You'll also need some people willing to be dunked. They can wear brightly colored, funky outfits, and good naturedly heckle everyone who tries to dunk them. Be sure to have plenty of towels on hand to keep your volunteers dry and warm when they're not in the tank, and allow them to switch out every thirty minutes or so. Happy dunking!