Volunteers and members need to feel appreciated and rewarded on a regular basis — not just at an end-of-year event. Integrating recognition into the work routine is the most effective way to reward employees; proactive steps can motivate your volunteers and ensure that they feel valued every day. Following are some of our favorite resources related to this topic.

• Volunteering in America: Resources for Retention
• Recognizing Contributions and the End of Service
• Recognition Ideas: Recognize Members as They Finish Your Program
• CASA/GAL Recognition Ideas
• President's Volunteer Service Award

Online Course

• Volunteer Management

Effective Practices

• Honoring ordinary heroes through a community service project
• Creating imaginative recognition events for senior volunteers

Online Library Item

• Count On Me! 501 Ideas on Retaining, Recognizing and Rewarding Volunteers

Related Websites

• Volunteer Recognition Resources from Energize, Inc.
• Recognition Guidelines and Hints
• Volunteer Recognition: Collective Wisdom
• Volunteer Appreciation Ideas and Shared Experiences

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