CTK YOUTH
CAR WASH
INSTRUCTIONS

ADVANCE PLANNING

  1. Reserve Date
    In January or early February reserve date(s) at the Great Falls Exxon. Saturdays in April, May, and June are popular and must be reserved early in the year. The owner of the station keeps a scheduling book and you can stop by and see what dates are available and schedule dates for CTK. He is familiar with our church and appreciates that we are reliable.

    The best hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  2. Arrange for Matching Funds from AAL

    3. Point of Contact is Joyce Weber. AAL matches up to $800. Need to coordinate with Joyce in advance. Mention AAL in advertising.

  3. Schedule Workers
    You will need a minimum of 12 youth and 3 adults at all times. Some spend the entire time, but many are there for only part of the time. You can try to schedule a morning and an afternoon shift, but make sure you have a commitment for a minimum of 12 at all times.
  4. Prepare Advertising
    Place a notice in the CTK newsletter and for a couple of weeks in the church bulletin. You will need 2 to 3 posters for advertising to place at the intersection of Georgetown Pike and Walker Road to attract customers. The McKays have a laminated poster. Recommend laminating new ones. The youth can hold the signs at each side of the intersection to attract customers. They often receive significant donations from customers who do not get their cars washed. Notify local community newspapers and they may run a short article/notice.
  5. Purchase supplies
    One large bottle of car wash soap and some wheel cleaner.
  6. Refreshments
    Have volunteers bring drinks, snacks, and lunch. Optionally, pizza can be purchased for lunch.

DAY OF CAR WASH

  1. Bring Supplies
    Two hoses at least 75 feet each and hose nozzles
    Hose splitter (there is only one faucet available)
    Car wash soap and wheel cleaner
    4 buckets
    sponges/wash mits
    wheel brushes
    towels (as many as possible)
    Box for money
  2. Leader should arrive at station 30 minutes early
    Check in with the station owner and get the faucet handle
    Get any cars moved that may be blocking the area
    Set up hoses
  3. Workers should arrive 15 minutes early
    There is room to wash about 4 cars at a time. Set up 4 teams and team leaders to handle each space. An adult would be best for the team leader. They will have to ensure that a car is completed before they go on to the next.

    Have 2 to 3 youth hold signs at the intersection.
  4. Clean up
    Pick up all trash and put in dumpster
    Return faucet handle to station owner