- Send them a handwritten thank you note.
- Bring them their favorite candy bar.
- Give them a Starbucks gift card.
- Recognize their birthday.
- Give a flower to the mothers who volunteer on Mother's Day.
- Have snacks available for them.
- Bring bottled water to them while they are serving.
- Take a volunteer to lunch.
- Bake homemade cookies for them.
- Take a picture of them serving and put it on Facebook. Use the comment section to brag on them.
- Ask for their input and ideas on a regular basis.
- Have them over for a cookout.
- Text them and tell them how much you appreciate them.
- Personally thank them for serving as they are leaving.
- Brag on them publicly.
- Give them movie tickets.
- Recognize them each year on their serving anniversary.
- Give them a small gift and card at Christmas.
- Have the kids make a card that tells how they've impacted their lives.
- Give them a book or other resource that will help them grow personally.
How do you show your volunteers you appreciate them? Share your ideas with us in the comment section.
