More Than Gifts: Appreciating Your Volunteers

Valued Listen to what volunteers are saying about where they are serving. -Excited -Can’t wait for the next time to serve -Always late -Filled with excuses

Valued Listen to their input. -Effectively managing the class -Efficient processes – check-in/check-out Listen and be aware of what is going on in their personal life. -Birthday -Names of family members -Secular job -Spiritual needs

Valued Let your team members know that you care about them and not just about what they can do for you!

INSTRUCTED Give -Clear, concise expectations -Policies & procedures -Discipline plan -Weekly time commitment -Length of commitment

INSTRUCTED Communicate -Group meetings -Text messages -E-mail -Podcasts -Articles

INSTRUCTED New Volunteers -Let them watch you -You watch them -Evaluate & Praise -Cast vision

PRAISED Praise -Feedback -Acknowledgement -Private -Public

PRAISED Tokens of Appreciation -Lifesavers: “You’re a lifesaver – thanks!” -Extra gum – You are “extra” special. Thanks for all that you do. Thank you for going the “Extra” mile to make Fall Festival “extraordinary.” -Mounds – “Mounds of thanks for all you do!”

PRAISED Tokens of Appreciation -Candle – “No one holds a candle to you! -Post-It Notes or (sticky notes) “Stick with it, you’re the best! -Gift Certificates for a night of free childcare. -Gift basket with the ingredients for a quick prep meal.

Valued - Instructed - PRAISED When volunteers feel like VIP’s they will exceed your expectations and serve joyfully!