How To Celebrate – Check out the ideas below for ways that your program can say thank you!
- Encourage a leader in your organization to write a heartfelt thank you card.
- Give out awards or certificates to the volunteers who really went above and beyond.
- Shout out some of your volunteers in newsletters and on social media (is there a volunteer who started as a mentee and became a mentor because of that experience? Are there volunteers that go above and beyond what is expected of them?).
- Find ways to spotlight select volunteers on your website (maybe call-out those who have been with your organization for a long time or those who have taken on a variety of roles within the organization).
- Host a volunteer appreciation event.
- Have program staff and mentees record a video, speaking to the impact your mentors have made.
Inspiration From The Field
- Thank You Letter Spotlighting Wins From The Year: Boys and Girls Club of Oshkosh
- Photo Message From Staff: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex
- Mentor of the Month Spotlight and Interview: Best Kids
- Gratitude Newsletter: ArtStream
- Elevate Volunteer Board Members on Social Media: Friends of the Children-Seattle
- Thank You Video From Program Alumna: Girls Inc