Mother's Day Stall – Event Day Best Practices

Set the Scene – A Fun, Welcoming Stall

• Play some cheerful music to create a great atmosphere
• Use bright, inviting signage to highlight prices and categories
• Have volunteers in charge of “gift suggestions” for kids who need help picking, especially the younger ones.

Keeping the Line Moving Smoothly

• Have a separate queue for payment to avoid bottlenecks
• Assign a helper to assist younger students in making choices
• If space allows, set up a 'preview' table or ‘gift board’ set up where many children can see at once what’s on offer – away from the point of sale – so they can then do their agonising (often protracted, bless them) before they come over to make their purchase.
• Stagger the classes that come through. Morning tea and lunch are fine for the older kids to battle it out, but the littlies should be brought down by their teachers in class lots so things are less frenzied, preferably earlier in the day so there’s plenty of stock.

Easy Payment Systems

• Keep a well-organised float with plenty of change
• Offer cashless payment options if possible
• Use a simple price list so transactions are quick and easy

Superstar Volunteers – Keeping It Fun!

• Rotate jobs to keep things fresh and fun
• Encourage volunteers to dress up or wear fun accessories
• Keep a stash of water and snacks for helpers to keep energy levels up

End-of-Day Wrap-Up

• Do a quick stocktake and pack up leftover items for storage
• Celebrate with volunteers—perhaps a small thank-you treat!
• Note key takeaways for next year’s organisers