What is Magic Makers?
Magic Makers is our wonderful winter programme, giving volunteers the unique chance to join our primary school pupils for breakfast and share in the magic of the festive season.
Companies of all sizes get involved by purchasing and wrapping presents, then visiting the school to hand them out during a joyful breakfast visit. It’s a special chance to celebrate the partnerships we’ve built over the year and to end the year on a high note with the pupils we support.
Information for volunteers
How the event works
1. Purchase the presents
The wish lists we share with you are carefully crafted to enrich breakfast provision. Don’t forget to buy wrapping paper as well as batteries if any of your gifts require them!
2. Get gift wrapping
Wrap all the presents and label them accordingly. Check out the handbook for all the information you will need on labelling the gifts correctly.
3. Look at the resources
The briefing video and handbook will tell you everything you need to know, as well as lots of ideas on how best to engage with the children!
4. Deliver the gifts by hand!
Breakfast alongside pupils at a Magic Breakfast school, see them open their gifts, play with them and create a truly special morning for everyone.
Briefing the team
Nothing gets volunteers ready for a visit quite like a briefing video! Make sure everyone gives it a watch before the event. It will tell you all you need to know so you can make the most of this visit, both for yourself and for the children who will be eagerly expecting you.
Volunteer handbook
In our handbook, you will find:
- Guidance on how to prepare for the visit
- Safeguarding information
- Photography guidance
- Lots of ideas for games and activities to bring with you to the visit
Information for schools
How the event works
1. Create your wish list
Once we have your wish list, volunteers will purchase and wrap the presents (which stay at school rather than being taken home).
2. Agree plans with us
Our volunteering team will work with you to decide on arrangements for the event, making sure plans works for your staff and pupils.
3. Look at the resources
The briefing video and handbook will tell you all you need to know so you can prepare for the visit. Scroll down to find them!
4. Host the volunteers
The volunteers join you for a festive morning where they share presents and, if possible, breakfast with the children!
Briefing video
Nothing gets the staff ready quite like a video! If you are organising or running this event, make sure to watch this briefing at least a week before the event.
Magic Makers handbook
This handbook contains all the information you need to set up the event, and includes a range of games, resources and ideas for the day.
We are here to help!
If you have any questions, concerns or thoughts, please contact Gabi at gabriela.petrova@magicbreakfast.com