CommunITy Day Admin Tools

Instructions

• Download the Team Lead instructions (PDF)
• Download the Participant instructions (non-admin) (PDF)

T-Shirts
Team Leads are responsible for ordering t-shirts for chapter participants and distributing them prior to the event. ISACA is offering a bonus to the chapter's marketing assistance program funds to offset costs. See the Team Lead Instructions for details. Additional expenses are the responsibility of the chapter (or individual participants.)

Individual participants not signing up for a chapter activity may purchase CommunITy Day t-shirts from the ISACA storefront (inventory limited). This is at the individual's expense, and t-shirts may be used annually to show your volunteer spirit.  

• T-Shirt image and size chart

Liability
When participants create an account in Helper Helper, they agree to terms that release ISACA and its chapters from any liability for injuries during volunteer activities and agree to allow ISACA to use their images. It is recommended that each chapter collect waivers from each participant on site. Please see this template. This would be managed by the individual chapter. Please note: local law may require modifications to this language, ISACA cannot provide legal counsel to its Chapters, and it is in the best interest of each Chapter to obtain independent legal counsel for further assistance in limiting their liability.

Promotion
Any printed pieces (flyers, frames, banners, etc.) are up to the chapter's discretion and expense to print.

• Sample social media posts and images - Use these to start promoting your activities on all of your social media platforms.
• Banner ad for your website (1200x250)
• Customize the ISACA Chapter Press Release template and distribute as appropriate for your location.
• Flyer to email or print to promote participation
  • Download as A4 or 8.5"x11"

Website
Add CommunITy Day to your chapter's event calendar for 5 October. Be sure to enter the Helper Helper sign up link in the external registration field. 

Promoting your efforts during your activities and to post on social media:

• Follow the live social media feed - Use #ISACACommunITyDay in all of your posts!
• Handheld sign (A4 or 8.5"x11") for individuals to promote "ISACA is making a positive impact in ____!" [Insert location]
• Large frame for small group photos 
• Handheld hashtag signs #ISACACommunITyDay 
• Large banner for large group photos
  • Download the CommunITy Day Logo as JPG (for web, not to be used for large, high res printing) 

To request EPS or AI file types (for high resolution, printing large images) email volunteer@isaca.org.

I'm a CommunITy Day Team Lead for my chapter. How do I get started?

1. Find local charities or nonprofit organizations who need volunteers on 1 October.
   • Confirm the time, needs, number of people with the organization.
   • Consider hosting family-friendly opportunities as appropriate.
2. Review the Team Lead instructions.
3. Log into your Helper Helper admin account. 
4. Add the organization and opportunity details in Helper Helper.
5. Promote the opportunity(ies) to your chapter members. 
6. Members create a free account with Helper Helper and sign up for the opportunity they want to support.
7. The day of the event, track attendance in the app and encourage everyone to upload photos to their Helper Helper account and post on social media using #ISACACommunITyDay to be added to the live feed.
8. Remind all participants to validate their activities and hours in Helper Helper when they are done to be included in our global impact celebrations.

What kinds of activities are appropriate?
Anything that involves volunteering your time to make the world a better place. Check out the ideas to the right to inspire you to look up local charities or nonprofits that could use your help. The volunteer sign up does need to be documented in Helper Helper so ISACA can track all efforts around the globe.

The opportunity does not have to be a significant time commitment either; you can make a big difference in just a couple of hours!

What is Helper Helper? Do we have to use it?
Helper Helper is a tool  ISACA has contracted specifically for ISACA CommunITy Day. We require that all activities, sign-ups, and attendance be tracked through the tool so ISACA can track the larger impact ISACA is making around the world. The tools allows us to pull data on the types of activities, number of chapters, number of people, locations, etc. 

Only local activities on 5 October 2024 should be entered into Helper Helper. Team Leads designated by participating chapters are responsible for managing the sign up activity in the app and may add local admins to help as they deem necessary. Access will be removed following ISACA CommunITy Day 2024, and then access will be granted to the appropriate admins a few months prior to the event in 2025. Learn more about becoming a Team Lead. 

Members must create an account on Helper Helper to view and sign up for the opportunities hosted by a chapter. 

View Helper Helper's privacy policy here.

How do I participate in the midst of a global pandemic?
We know that the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for everyone and believe this highlights the importance of community engagement and giving back. However, the health and safety of our participants and community must be our first priority. Ensure you are abiding by local ordinances and recommendations from verified health organizations. Please keep in mind that everyone has different levels of comfort getting together with groups. Consider virtual volunteer opportunities, outdoor opportunities or ways that you can stay socially distant.

• Learn more: Volunteering in an Era of COVID-19 (PDF)
• Use these resources to help you find an activity or organization near you.

Can I claim CPE credits for volunteering on CommunITy Day?
No, this is not a CPE-eligible opportunity but rather a way to network and give back.

Activities could be related to advancing digital trust, but they do not have to be! Think about what will make the world a better place or what local charities need your help: the volunteer opportunities are endless! Keep in mind this is a one-day activity (or a few hours on one day) and regular chapter activities such as certification training do not count.

Download a list of ideas to help you find a great way to give back!

Here are just some ways ISACA members participated in previous CommunITy Days:

1. Health Walk/Run
2. Beach Cleanup
3. Planting Trees
4. Distributing school bags & food packs to underprivileged kids
5. Educating orphan kids
6. Pet adoption
7. Clothing Drive
8. Food Pantry Stocking
9. Lake and Trail Cleanup
10. Online Safety Awareness for School Children
11. Promoting Health Technology for Kindergarteners 
12. Walk for Rice
13. ReStore tools/homegoods donation sorting
14. Health & Fitness Awareness
15. Plastic Free Awareness Campaign
16. Charity for Miles
17. Thrift Store donation sorting
18. Blood Drive
19. Packing lunches for shelters
20. Hospice support
21. Park clean up
22. United Way
23. Walk to End Distracted Driving
24. Read to children in a local literacy program
25. Visiting patients in a hospital
26. Cycling for a Cause
27. Community Garden clean up
28. Making seed balls
29. Turtle conservation
30. Walk for Cybersecurity Awareness
31. Distribution of hampers
32. Donating sports and toys to orphans
33. Shop & Stock with underprivileged families
34. Paint-a-Wall
35. "We Care" Packages for Troops
36. 1 Million Meal Pack
37. Skills Training for underprivileged children
38. Reduce e-waste - recycling and drop off
39. Packing toiletry kits
40. Seed packing for Feed My Starving Children
41. Crowdsourcing historical transcription

...Keep checking back for new ideas or email us with suggestions!