Select your time

Select at least one available time slot

Contact information

First name

Enter a first name

Last name

Enter a last name

Phone

Enter a phone number

Phone type
Email address

Enter a valid email address

Email type

Date of birth

Age restriction applies - Please confirm your Date of Birth

Month

Enter a month

Day

Enter a day

Year

Enter a year

Address

Address

Enter an address

Apartment, suite, etc. (optional)
City

Enter a city

Country/region

Enter a country

State

Enter a state

ZIP code

Enter a zip

Additional details

Volunteer Opportunity Sign Up Form: Pre-Event Chili Cook-Off Help

We’re building a team of energetic, community-minded volunteers to make our 2nd Annual Paws & Peppers Chili Cook-Off (Nov 1, 2025 at Slow Pour Brewing, Lawrenceville, GA) the best yet!  

Please use this form to let us know which area(s) you’d like to help with OR learn more about to help out with leading up to our event.

You can select one or more roles that interest you:

  • Sponsorship & Raffle Solicitation

  • Flyer Distribution / Street Team

  • Social Media Promotion

  • Donation Pick-Ups & Delivery

  • Phone Outreach & Follow-Up

Once you sign up, our team will reach out with details, resources, and support so you feel confident in your role.

------------------

Below are some additional details about each role and the different ways you can help before the big day (we will cover these at our Pre-Event Meetings too):

1. Sponsorship & Raffle Solicitation (BIGGEST NEED)

  • What You’ll Do:

    • Approach local businesses and introduce yourself as a volunteer with Paw Project of Georgia.

    • Share the event details and benefits of sponsorship (free chili entry, promotional exposure, helping save animals). See Sponsorship flyer.

    • If sponsorship isn’t an option, ask about donating a raffle item, gift card, or service.

    • If nothing else, ask permission to post a flyer in their store.

    • Collect contact info for follow-up.

  • Tips:

    • Always smile and thank them, even if they decline.

    • Carry sponsor packets and flyers with you at all times.

    • Keep conversations short and upbeat—business owners are busy.

    • Use the “3-level ask”: Sponsor → Raffle Item → Flyer.


2. Flyer Distribution & Street Team

  • What You’ll Do:

    • Deliver event flyers to coffee shops, gyms, breweries, pet stores, vet clinics, restaurants, and boutiques.

    • Ask if you can post flyers on community boards or windows.

    • Hand flyers to people in busy public spots (farmers markets, festivals, dog parks).

    • Talk briefly about the event and invite them to attend.

  • Tips:

    • Be friendly but not pushy—smile, hand them a flyer, and say one or two sentences like, “We’d love to see you at our Chili Cook-Off fundraiser for animals on Nov 1st at Slow Pour!”

    • Wear Paw Project gear or bring a dog (if appropriate)—it attracts attention. If you don't have anything, we can give you a Paw Project lanyard. :)

    • Keep flyers neat and visible in a folder or tote bag.


3. Social Media Street Team

  • What You’ll Do:

    • Share Paw Project’s posts about the Chili Cook-Off on your personal social media.

    • Social Media outlets like, Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, and others.

    • Post in local community Facebook groups (with permission) about the event. 

    • Tag businesses who donate raffle items and thank them publicly.

    • Create fun posts of your own (“Counting down to the Chili Cook-Off!”). 

    • Find local event calendars and see about how we can go about getting our event on their calendars.

  • Tips:

    • Always use our event hashtag and tag Paw Project of Georgia. #Paws&PeppersChiliCook-Off #PawProjectofGeorgia

    • Keep posts upbeat, positive, and community-focused.

    • Use photos of animals, chili, and people—images get more engagement.


4. Donation Pick-Ups & Delivery Helpers

  • What You’ll Do:

    • Coordinate with businesses who agree to donate raffle items or gift cards.

    • Pick up the donation, thank them, and provide a receipt if needed.

    • Deliver the items to Paw Project for safe storage before the event.

  • Tips:

    • Be punctual—businesses appreciate quick, easy pick-ups.

    • Treat every donation, big or small, like it’s important.

    • Always thank the donor warmly and mention they’ll be recognized at the event.


5. Phone Outreach / Follow-Up Volunteers

  • What You’ll Do:

    • Call businesses who received sponsorship packets but haven’t committed.

    • Call past raffle donors to ask if they’d like to contribute again this year.

    • Confirm details for raffle item pick-ups.

  • Tips:

    • Be polite and brief—respect their time.

    • Always thank them, even if they decline.

    • Log responses carefully for the team’s records.


✨ Every role matters! Whether you’re out asking for raffle donations, dropping off flyers, or sharing online, your work helps make this year’s Chili Cook-Off bigger and better than ever—and every dollar raised saves more animals in Georgia.

Thank you for your support!

~Leah Renn (Co-Founder, Board Member, and Volunteer Marketing and Development Director)


*If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to LeahR@pawprojectga.org (note- she is a volunteer as well, and will do her best to get back to your emails within 24 hours if not sooner).

I would love to help with Pre-Event Chili Cook-Off in this area:

Enter a response

I understand this is a commitment and will do my best to attend at least ONE Pre-Event meeting and also stay in contact with Leah on updates.

Enter a response

Confirmation

Click Continue to review our terms and conditions
Continue