Tip #6 Show Your
Appreciation
After you and your board have worked hard to increase
participation, don't let your efforts go to waste. Frequently
recognize and publicly acknowledge the efforts of your community
volunteers. Publicly thanking them for their efforts isn't just the right
thing to do, but it will increase engagement and gratitude across
your community.
Unique Ways to Recognize Your Volunteers
• Hold an annual volunteer appreciation event
• Publicly thank volunteers and highlight their achievements at an
annual meeting
• Feature volunteers and their achievements in a community
newsletter or website
• Send a personalized thank you note expressing your appreciation
• Give out annual volunteer awards
