People volunteer for many reasons but usually because the get something out of it: – A sense of achievement – The feeling of giving back to society – The Social aspect Recognizing their value and accomplishments is key to keeping them engaged and continue their involvement

Informal Formal Job Enrichment & Supplementary Challenges

Certificates Small mementos/gifts Badges pictures

References – BPP Section – VSTK - – Guide to Honours & Awards - /295/Default.aspx /295/Default.aspx Two types of Honours – Recognition of high character and courage, gallantry, meritorious conduct or outstanding service to Scouting – Long Service Award

For High Character and Courage For Gallantry For Outstanding Service to Scouting For Meritorious Conduct Years of Service

Go to almost any Scouts home Webpage Click on the Thanks button Follow the instructions

Monthly the DCC Recognition gets a spreadsheet of all the OSA submissions Sorts through the submissions collating the submissions for each individual. Individual will receive a Certificate of Commendation for each submission. Based on all the submissions for an individual DCC Recognition evaluates whether the award should be higher using criteria provided by the National Recognition Network.

Certificate of Commendation Medal for Good Service and Bar to the Medal for Good Service Medal of Merit and Bar to the Medal of Merit Silver Acorn and Bar to the Silver Acorn

Jack Cornwell Decoration Award for Fortitude Awards for Gallantry Silver Wolf Silver Fox Medal of the Maple – For Distinguished Youth Service

Years of Service in 5 year increments – 10 years receives the Long Service Medal A Recognition annually in the first five years – gift

Make the recognition a meaningful ceremony – Consider sharing the event with the recipient's family – Photograph the event – Provide a photo and write up to the local paper -Other ideas

For those who show outstanding dedication or merit Consider offering a new challenge – More responsibility – Greater challenge Continue to Recognize their service even if the decline the offer – Surprisingly some people know how to say no thank you