However, liability issues complicate this. Before selling a service, review the Comprehensive General Liability information and contact Kiwanis International's insurance broker. Clubs also can sell services provided by companies, such as long-distance service or phone cards. In addition, local companies may be interested in using a club as its sales force. Clubs have sold coupons for oil changes, car washes, and lawn service.
Members chauffeur shoppers from cars to mall entrances and back.
The service is free, but donations are encouraged. The colder or wetter the weather, the more popular the service. It's important to make arrangements with the mall first, publicize the service, and mark the cars well. Members deliver groceries, meals from restaurants, candy, or flowers as part of a special weekend or holiday. Most clubs arrange with stores or restaurants to provide this service on particular days and then promote it.