tips for planning BAM projects Here are some key principles for organising a successful BAM event: •
Projects should be SIMPLE. Given that your volunteers may have little or no experience, ensure that the project is easy, instructions are clear and objectives can be met.
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Projects should have a BENEFICIARY. There is no point running a project which is fun but where there is no clear benefit.
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Projects should be FUN. There is no point running a project which is useful but that people will not enjoy as they will not do it again.
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Projects should ideally be REPEATABLE. As local partnerships are built, it is ideal if volunteers can repeat or build on their projects.
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Project aims should be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Go for what you can achieve successfully. Better to be modest and successful than ambitious and fail.
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CELEBRATE your project: the more people know what you’re doing, the more likely they are to emulate you. We are after all trying to change the habits of the entire world!
More generally Projects’ costs are the responsibility of the organisers of the project. All projects recommended by NBO below are simple and inexpensive. Health and safety issues are the responsibility of the organisation running the event. NBO take no responsibility for ensuring that projects comply with Health and Safety rules. Insurance is essential. Most organisations such as places of worship and schools carry liability insurance as do most charities where people volunteer. However it is essential that you check that your project is insured and that your volunteers are insured at all times. THIS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ORGANISERS OF THE PROJECT.