Volunteer Recognition

Literacy Month is just a month away, and many program's recognize volunteers then, but most program managers strive to fold in little gestures of thanks throughout the year.  Here are a couple of ideas we have gleaned from other sites.  More ideas are available at our Members Only Wiki.  Join or renew VALF today.

       
STICK WITH IT  Put a sticky note on a volunteer’s  file saying—“Stick with it!” when a student doesn’t seem to be making progress, and the tutor is getting frustrated.

THANK YOU TREE   Ask an organization with public space (the library or city hall) to host a thank you tree.  Use a Christmas tree and hang cards with the picture of the volunteer with a”Thanks for Being a Tutor”.  Working tutors will see they are appreciated, and the tree can attract new volunteers.

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