Competition ideas to bring Movember to life this hairy season

The Movember community is renowned for its teamwork, camaraderie, and fun but competitive spirit. This Movember, leverage these qualities to engage your workplace fundraising ideas, with exciting competitions that are not only fun but also support a noble cause — men’s health.

Here’s a collection of competition ideas designed to get your team involved, foster a sense of community, and havin’ fun by doin’ good!

1. Office/Site Olympics

Concept: Bring out the competitive edge with a series of engaging and humorous events that can be held either on-site or in the office.

Events:

• Wheelbarrow/Office Chair Race: Teams race using wheelbarrows or office chairs in a fun relay-style competition.
• Typing Race: Test speed and accuracy in a typing challenge.
• Paper Bin Toss: Compete to see who can toss crumpled paper into a bin from the farthest distance.
• Paper Aeroplane: Craft and fly paper airplanes to see whose design travels the furthest.
• High Heel Race: A race where participants navigate a course in high heels.
• Hardhat Throw: See who can throw a hardhat the farthest.

How It Works:

• Entry Fee: Teams or individuals pay a fee to participate.
• Prizes: Winners receive a donation to their Mo space.

2. Auction Extravaganza

Concept: Organise an auction event featuring unique items and experiences.

Types of Auctions:

• Silent Auction: Bidders write down their offers for items donated by suppliers, locals, or contractors.
• Personalised Favours: Auction off personal services like house cleaning or coffee delivery from team members.
• Yard Sale: Employees contribute items for a yard sale-style auction.

How It Works:

• Entry Fee: No entry fee, but participants bid generously.
• Prizes: Winning bids include donations to Mo spaces.

4. Talent Show

Concept: Showcase the hidden talents of your team in an entertaining talent show.

How It Works:

• Entry Fee: Participants pay a fee to perform.
• Prizes: Top performers receive donations to their Mo space.

5. Social Sports Competition

Concept: Engage in friendly sports competitions to build team spirit and raise funds.

Sports:

• Soccer, Footy, Cricket, Touch Rugby, or whatever you fancy!
• Tug-of-War Contest, sack race or other classic sports day events.
• Or go all out and organise a Golf tournament using this guide.

How It Works:

• Entry Fee: Teams pay to enter the competitions.
• Prizes: Winners receive a donation to their Mo space or other prizes.

6. Mo Trivia Night/Games Night

Concept: Test your team’s knowledge with a trivia night focused on Movember-related topics or choose some games and face-off with a friendly tournament.

How It Works:

• Entry Fee: Participants pay to join.
• Prizes: Winning teams receive donations to their Mo spaces or other rewards.
• Use our Movember Trivia Guide for more ideas.

7. Site Super Shavedown

Concept: Add a twist to Movember by having site supervisors or managers shave or dye their facial hair based on fundraising results.

How It Works:

• Timing: Held at the start or end of Movember.
• Conditions: Lowest fundraiser shaves or dyes their facial hair; up the stakes by the winner shaving off the loser’s facial hair in front of staff!

8. Dares for Donations

Concept: Encourage participants to complete daring tasks in exchange for donations.

Examples:

• Dye your Mo a vibrant colour.
• Dress in a costume for a day.
• Eat the world’s hottest chilli.
• Head to our Dares for Donation page this article for more ideas.

How It Works:

• Fundraisers commit to dares based on donation thresholds.

These competition ideas offer a range of fun, engaging, and community-building activities that align with Movember’s mission. By participating in these events, your team not only fosters a positive work environment but also contributes to a critical cause. Let the games begin and may the best team win!

Still stuck for ideas? Find more Fundraising Resources.