Team Toy Story: Team Building That Gives Back to Children’s Charities
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Team Building for Charity: The Sabre team had the privilege of working with another great client this week, combining team building with a meaningful community charity outcome through our Team Toy Story charity event.
The 100-strong conference group was divided into small teams before leaving their Mooloolaba meeting venue to take part in a specially tailored Quest through the surrounding beaches, parks and wharf precinct.
Along the way, teams tackled a wide variety of fun, challenging and sometimes unexpected tasks, earning points through teamwork, creativity, problem-solving and good old-fashioned competitive spirit.
But there was a twist. This was team building for charity.
At the conclusion of the competitive phase, the points earned by each team were converted into spending power. A large pop-up toy store was then unveiled, with tables laden with thousands of dollars’ worth of toys suitable for different ages, interests and needs.
Teams opened their special packs to discover large shopping bags and details of the children’s charities they had been allocated. They learned a little about the work each organisation performs and the people they support before setting about choosing the most appropriate toys for their particular charity.
Suddenly, all those points earned during the team challenge had a very real purpose.
By the end of the event, the shopping bags were overflowing with toys ready to be delivered to organisations including The Salvation Army and Hope in a Suitcase, helping bring a little happiness to children and families experiencing difficult circumstances.
Team Toy Story is a great example of how team building can go beyond simply providing an enjoyable conference activity. Participants still experience the fun, competition, collaboration and shared memories of a traditional team event, but the experience also leaves behind something tangible and worthwhile.
It’s a wonderful way for organisations to combine team building with corporate social responsibility and leave a lasting legacy from a meeting, conference or corporate event — while helping people in the wider community who genuinely need it.
