Simple Ways to Express Volunteer Appreciation

Large events and large gifts are not always necessary for volunteer appreciation. Sometimes the budget just doesn't all for much. But we still want show our thanks in some special way.

Simple ways tend to be the best for volunteer recognition on a budget. Everybody enjoys food while at work or taking a break from the work. So think food treats. When I can get around to baking, I always make extras to take into work for the volunteers. Especially cookies, but I've brought in cupcakes, fresh bread pieces with a couple of spreads to go on top, even chips and dip. Whatever treat you pick will be appreciated by your volunteers.

This doesn't need to elaborate nor does it need to be homemade. You might just enjoy stopping by the grocery store on your way into work and picking up a few food items. Think a little ahead for this and bring along some proper serving dishes. A plate for cookies or cupcakes, a bowl for chips, that sort of thing.

Also, think a head and prepare a little tent sign that you can stand alongside the plate of goodies. The sign can say something simple as well. Thanks to all our volunteers works just great.

At Appreciate Volunteers are always busy sharing our ideas, plans and tips for ways to show recognize and thank the many hard-working people who make our organization run. Stop by and get ideas for your own group, or share with us some of the successful things you've done.