Creative Ways to Recognize Volunteers
Let your volunteers know that they have your appreciation and support by giving them small gifts with attached notes. Use the following examples or come up with your own individualized ideas.
What a Great Idea!
Bright Idea! Note stuck to Christmas bulb
A
Cracker Jack idea…
A box of Cracker Jacks
Your ideas
are so exciting I could just pop…
A balloon
Thanks
for raisin’ the
tough questions!
Mini-boxes of raisins
Your great work has me wreathed in smiles!
Small grapevine wreath
I’m lucky to have you to help…
A rabbit’s foot
No one holds a candle to
you!
A scented votive candle or pack of birthday candles
You are a lifesaver!
Candy with note
You’re
the apple of my eye!
Real or artificial apple – maybe tied with a bow
What an Angel! Here’s your halo…
Two silver pipe cleaners twisted together
Your vision is our guiding light!
Mini-flashlight
You have given our project
the sweet smell of success!
Potpourri or sachet packet
Your Presentation
was right to the point…
Box of tacks or push pins
Thanks!
You’ve energized
us!
Package of batteries
By any measure, you are
a leader!
Tape measurer or ruler
Sorry – I didn’t
mean to hurt your feelings.
A note with a band-aid attached
“Prescription” pep
pills for tough jobs, cheer-up pills, etc…
M&M’s in old medicine bottle
Thanks
for your hard work…I
know its been a headache!
Small aspirin or Tylenol packet
I’ll
help you see through this project…
Goofy Joke Glasses
I know
you’re feeling
snowed under right now.
Inexpensive snow globe
Don’t worry – it
will be fine OR You’re a doll!
Box of worry dolls
Many Motivates and Marvelous
volunteers!
M&M’s
You take the cake!
Cupcakes for a committee
Thanks for working your
buns off!
Hot cross buns or cinnamon
rolls for a committee meeting
A toast to a job well done!
Plastic wine glass filled with
jellybeans
Let
me know when I can come out…
Construction paper doghouse
A noteworthy accomplishment!
Memo or note pad
Let’s
celebrate!
Party whistles
You are “Berry” special!
Box of fresh berries or jam
Thanks
to you, we’ll
soon have this
project wrapped
up!
Pretty paper and bows
Hugs and
kisses…
Hershey chocolate
kiss
I’ll
stick with you…
Stick of gum
Thanks
for sharing
your creative juices…
Boxes of Juice for committee members


