"Get Connected currently has 115 volunteers, each of whom helps an average of 200 young people each year." Danielle Sampaio, Volunteer Co-ordinator
Participate in an event
Get Connected's supporters fundraise throughout the year for a range of events - and we really appreciate all the efforts they have made. We organise some events ourselves, and others are created by supporters who want to make their own personal event as fun and rewarding as possible.
Below are the main events in our calendar, for which we're always looking for participants, sponsors and gift in kind donations. If you'd like to get involved with any of them, just email the fundraising department or call the office on 020 7009 2500 and we will support your fundraising every step of the way.
Running and cycling
From seasoned professionals to first time runners, we have supporters dusting off their trainers for Get Connected over a variety of distances from 5km, 10km, Half Marathon (13.1 miles) and Marathon (26.2 miles). If getting on two wheels is more appealing then a number of our supporters take on a cycling challenge for Get Connected such as the London to Brighton bike ride.
If you would like help finding a place to run then the Runners World website has a list of runs being held throughout the country. If you're eager to get stuck in or would like more information about training, or support with your fundraising efforts then our fundraising team are on hand to help you out.
Decide which races to sign up for on our Runs in 2010 page.
Have a look at our Runs in 2009 to see how our supporters have got on before.
Ever wanted to explore the streets of London at night by bike? Classic Tours are gearing up for their Nightrider event which is a 100km cycle route through central London starting at 23.00 on the 19th of June. If you want to take on the Nightrider challenge and raise vital funds for Get Connected then please sign up on Classic Tour's website located here.
Skydiving
Throughout the year many of our supporters take the plunge by skydiving for Get Connected. No experience is required to take part, and there are numerous sites we use across the country.
If you want to take the once in a lifetime opportunity to skydive for Get Connected then please sign up here.
If you would like any further information then please get in touch with the fundraising team.
Want to see what jumping out of a plane looks like? Our Skydiving 2009 page contains past videos and photos.
Challenge Events
Challenge events offer a great chance to raise valuable funds for Get Connected and an opportunity to travel and experience a different way of life in exotic locations.
Skyline Overseas hold a series of challenging overseas Treks every year to places as diverse as Iceland, the Sahara, Nepal and Kilimanjaro, as well as cycle rides to Vietnam and Paris. Prices, dates and availability of Challenge events can be seen on Skyline's Website.
If you would like to sign up to a Challenge Event then please contact Skyline here.
Our corporate partner the Carphone Warehouse organises a Challenge each year for their employees and Get Connected supporters to get involved with an exciting expedition each year.
In November 2010 our next expedition is Challenge 2010: Ecuador. To read more about it or to sign up then please click here .
Get Comedy
In 2008, Get Comedy splashed onto the London comedy scene to great success. Compered by Richard Herring, acts including Jo Caulfield and Daniel Kitson ensured that the evening was a hoot.
To read more about 2008's Get Comedy click here .
Get Connected Auction
Our main fundraising event is the annual auction, held in Central London and enjoying support from the mobile phone industry, banking sector and communications companies. By auctioning exclusive items such as five star holidays, private dinner parties and fun experiences such as flying a stunt plane, the auction always contributes significantly to Get Connected's unrestricted funding. The 2009 auction, held in Stationers' Hall, raised a massive £145,000!
Your Event
Fancy organising your own event and doing something a little bit different? Then we would love to hear from you, we will endeavour to support your creative efforts! Please get in touch by emailing the fundraising team or calling us on 020 7009 2500. Our supporters have organised cake sales, bike rides and Henna tattoo days to raise money for Get Connected in the past, what ideas have you got for the future?