Recognize
Volunteers
An important part of sustaining volunteer
engagement is recognition. There are many ways of recognizing neighborhood
volunteers who give
of their time and talent to make a difference in the lives of neighbors.
From saying “thank you” in person to writing letters
of appreciations, the choices are many. Following are some ideas:
- Recognition events - Host a community
block party or picnic for volunteers and their families. Plan
to hold two recognition
events per year.
- Give gifts that are fun and valuable
to the volunteer – such
as tickets to the movies, local sporting or amusement parks, gift
certificates to stores or restaurants, a year’s supply
of household products a shopping spree at a local grocer,
a food basket,
or even a bouquet of flowers. Contact
a local business to
support these recognition
ideas through sponsorship.
- For youth volunteers you might provide
school supplies
- Give awards such as plaques and certificates
- Nominate volunteers for national
and local awards.
- Send a neighborhood leader or resident to a volunteer management
or leadership training
- Provide a letter of recommendation or reference for employment
- Share stories of success and volunteer leader contributions through
newsletters and community meetings.
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