Young Life Mulch Sale 2019 Information
Here’s what I love about this fundraiser: no one is going to spend $250+ on mulch who doesn’t want mulch. Unlike a candy sale or saver card sale you don’t need to feel like you are convincing people to buy something they might not really want. If someone wants mulch (many people do!) they’ll get a decent price while helping you afford camp at the same time. Plus the returns on your efforts are unbeatable! It really is a win-win.
So…How Much Money Will I Make?
1. You will earn $15 per cubic yard of mulch you sell (that’s a minimum of $60 per sale)
2. You will earn at least $10 per hour you work to install mulch (last year it was often close to $15/hour)
Last year people made an average of $160 selling mulch (some made much more), and about $80/Saturday spreading mulch.
If you sell some mulch and come to 3 out of 5 mulch spreading days you could easily earn $300-$400 toward camp, or much more!
How do I sell mulch?
Ask friends parents, neighbors, coaches, teachers, your parents’ coworkers... anyone that lives in the tri-cities. You can go door to door, make calls, ask in person, post on social media, or even have your parents send emails. When people want to order, tell them to go to our mulch website (www.younglifemulch.com) and enter their info. Make sure they enter your name too so you get credit for the sale. It's that simple!
People may want to know things like:
Mulching normally begins at 9:00am on Saturdays and we typically work until 2-3:00pm. Many students come late or leave early depending on prior commitments. Students earn money based on the number of hours they work. We will provide water bottles and often some type of snack on longer days, but bringing a lunch is always a good idea. Clear your schedule NOW for these work days! You'll earn a lot more here than you will at a minimum wage job!
Important Notes
We can only deliver/sell mulch to people in the tri-cities
You can earn $ working to spread mulch even if you don’t sell any mulch!
Any student that sells mulch MUST work at least two installation days
Scholarships
We also have a small amount of scholarship funds available for those students who need more assistance. Campers must participate in mulching to qualify. Visit www.kanecounty.younglife.org to fill out the online scholarship application.
Questions?
Call the Young Life office at 630-262-3939 or email dangriebel@ylchicago.com, or bethgriebel@gmail.com
Here’s what I love about this fundraiser: no one is going to spend $250+ on mulch who doesn’t want mulch. Unlike a candy sale or saver card sale you don’t need to feel like you are convincing people to buy something they might not really want. If someone wants mulch (many people do!) they’ll get a decent price while helping you afford camp at the same time. Plus the returns on your efforts are unbeatable! It really is a win-win.
So…How Much Money Will I Make?
1. You will earn $15 per cubic yard of mulch you sell (that’s a minimum of $60 per sale)
2. You will earn at least $10 per hour you work to install mulch (last year it was often close to $15/hour)
Last year people made an average of $160 selling mulch (some made much more), and about $80/Saturday spreading mulch.
If you sell some mulch and come to 3 out of 5 mulch spreading days you could easily earn $300-$400 toward camp, or much more!
How do I sell mulch?
Ask friends parents, neighbors, coaches, teachers, your parents’ coworkers... anyone that lives in the tri-cities. You can go door to door, make calls, ask in person, post on social media, or even have your parents send emails. When people want to order, tell them to go to our mulch website (www.younglifemulch.com) and enter their info. Make sure they enter your name too so you get credit for the sale. It's that simple!
People may want to know things like:
- What kind of mulch is it? All natural, double-processed brown hardwood mulch.
- What is the cost? $35/cubic yard or $60/yard installed. The minimum order is 4 yards.
There is a $50 delivery fee per order. - When do people pay? After they place their order online and get an email confirmation, they will mail a check to the YL office:
Young Life Kane County – 210 West River Dr. - St Charles, IL 60174. - When will it be delivered and installed?
Delivery will happen on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday depending on our schedule.
For installation (spreading mulch), these days are available on a first come, first serve basis:
April 13th, 20th, 27th, May 4th, and May 11th
Someone from Young Life will contact them to confirm their order and delivery/installation date.
Mulching normally begins at 9:00am on Saturdays and we typically work until 2-3:00pm. Many students come late or leave early depending on prior commitments. Students earn money based on the number of hours they work. We will provide water bottles and often some type of snack on longer days, but bringing a lunch is always a good idea. Clear your schedule NOW for these work days! You'll earn a lot more here than you will at a minimum wage job!
Important Notes
We can only deliver/sell mulch to people in the tri-cities
You can earn $ working to spread mulch even if you don’t sell any mulch!
Any student that sells mulch MUST work at least two installation days
Scholarships
We also have a small amount of scholarship funds available for those students who need more assistance. Campers must participate in mulching to qualify. Visit www.kanecounty.younglife.org to fill out the online scholarship application.
Questions?
Call the Young Life office at 630-262-3939 or email dangriebel@ylchicago.com, or bethgriebel@gmail.com
