101 Waysto say

Thank YouThank You

toYour Volunteers

WhyWhy

do we worry about thisso much when people tell us itis not necessary..

We want to APPRECIATE VolunteersWe hope to RECOGNIZE VolunteersWe need to RETAIN VolunteersWe seek to MOTIVATE Volunteers

“Leaders don’t createmotivation,they unlock it. It is theleader’s jobto keep thedream alive.”

John Gardner On Leadership

Appreciate VolunteersRecognize VolunteersRetain VolunteersMotivate VolunteersBuild Community among volunteersCelebrate work that has beenaccomplished!Because it is a part of a healthyon-going management style

We need to remember thatWe need to remember thatquality appreciation…quality appreciation…

1)Will cost us money and time.2)Must be meaningful torecipients!3)Cannot be totally pre-packaged. Must bepersonalized.4)Must be timely and clear!

Recognition with a light touchRecognition with a light touch

1)Name the coffee pot each month after avolunteer who has “served” well.2)Put a survival kit (band-aid, coffeepacket, pacifier, etc) together and presentto particularly harried volunteers to perkthem up!3)Send anonymous, humorous cardsduring hectic times.4)Leave candy kisses at volunteer stations.5)Put up posters with motivationalmessages.

5)Call each volunteer by name.6)Remember birthdays, anniversaries,personal times of importance.7)Coffee cups with names on them.8)Give them opportunity to decorate workspace.9)Chart to show accumulated hours for individuals and teams.10)Invited to paid staff team meetings.11)Do a profile in parish bulletin/newsletter.12)Label area to place coat, hat, etc.13)Volunteer of the week or month award.

Match the appreciation you give toperson who is receiving it…

AffiliationAchievement

Power

McClelland’sMotivationModel

An Affiliationmotivatedperson...

likes to be with peopleworks to make friendsdoes group projectscounts the feelings of othersneeds relationships

AppreciatingAppreciatingAffiliativesAffiliatives

13)Anything done in presence of peers,family.14)Banquets.15)Name in church bulletin.16)Photo on bulletin board.17)Personal note from supervisor.18)Opportunities for socialization on job.19)Assignment that offers opportunity for personal interaction.20)Personal verbal greetings fromsupervisor.

21)Letters to family members thanking them for sharing volunteer with church.22)Unexpected notes on expressing thanks.23)Potlucks, picnics with coworkers andfamilies.24)Evaluations that measure success in“people” terms.25)Praising them to their friends!26)Awards that have pictures of clients on them.27)Taking time to talk to them.28)Take out for coffee.29)Inclusion of them in slide show.30)Personal note from the Pastor

Matching the appreciation you giveto person who is receiving it…

AffiliationAchievement

Power

McClelland’sMotivationModel

Achievement MotivationAchievement Motivation

excellenceneed specific goalsworks well aloneseeks responsibilitydrivenconcrete feedbackproblem solver tangible rewards

Appreciating the Achiever Appreciating the Achiever

31)Opportunity to give in-put in goalrelated decisions.32)Ability to set their own pace onproject.33)Letter of commendation for specificachievement by pastor.34)Mail letter of commendation for specific achievement to citynewspaper, etc..35)Job assignments that allow frequentcheck points to measure success.

37)Name attached to specific accomplishment.38)Job assignments that offer increasingresponsibility.39)Job assignments with clearly stated goals.40)Opportunity for advancement.41)Clearly defined parameters for assignments.42)Nomination for local awards.43)Being careful not to waste their time.44)Training that allows questioning, shaping byrecipient.45)Introductions to new people in terms of proudest accomplishments. “Meet JohnJones he was responsible for resettlement of our refugee family this year!”

Matching the appreciation you giveto person who is receiving it…

AffiliationAchievement

Power Power

McClelland’sMotivationModel

Power MotivationPower Motivation

having impactself starter statusverbally fluentforceful,outspokenpublicmover & shaker

Appreciating Power PeopleAppreciating Power People

46)Job assignments that permit them topersuade others.47)Job assignments that allow them tointeract with highest authorities.48)Job assignment that allow them toteach.49)Awards named for them thatapplaud influential achievements.50)Having coffee with Pastor and/or staff.