8 Simple Gifts you can give your Volunteers

8 Simple Gifts You Can Give Your Volunteers

That Won’t Cost You a Cent!

Written By Sue Brage – September 28, 2010 (2 weeks ago)

Coped from Volunteer Central

THE GIFT OF LISTENING – no interruption, no daydreaming, no planning your response.  Just listening.

THE GIFT OF AFFECTION – be generous with appropriate hugs, pats on the back, high fives, and kind gestures.  Let small actions demonstrate your love.

THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER – clip cartoons, send funny e-cards, or humorous stories.  Show your volunteers that you are human, silly, and willing to lighten up!

THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE – a brief, hand written note may be remembered for a lifetime and may even change someone’s life.

THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT – a simple and sincere “I appreciate you” or “You did a super job” can make someone’s day.

THE GIFT OF A FAVOR – every day, go out of your way to do (or say) something kind.

THE GIFT OF AUTHENTICITY – Let your volunteers see your heart. Your hurts, disappointments, and your hopes and dreams. Value and build authentic relationships and show your volunteers that they can trust you.

THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION – the easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone.