VOLUNTEER RECOGNTION ‘MUST DO’ FOR TRUE VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION

March 3rd, 2010



Volunteer management, volunteer recruitment and volunteer recognition strategies…

Hi All,

Now here we go with another idea for you on…



SUCCESSFUL VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION

The third ‘must do’ component to make your volunteer recognition and appreciation program truly successful.



KEY MUST DO NUMBER 3 – TIMELY AND SPECIFIC



Volunteer Recognition should be timely and specific. Timing is critical. The sooner you praise and recognize your volunteers for their achievements, the more impact it will have. The longer a volunteer waits to receive recognition, the less value it will have.



Adapted from the book full of 501 great ideas…Count on Me! 501 Ideas on Retaining, Recognizing and Rewarding Volunteers. Available at the link below…

http://www.morevolunteers.com/products.htm



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GOLD CLUB MEMBERSHIP TIP

Welcome to all the new Gold Club Members. Here’s a further tip for you from the Gold Club Package on Trendsetting and 10 Volunteer Types.



WHAT DO SHOP AROUND VOLUNTEERS USE TO SHOP?

Of the 10 volunteer types discussed the SHOP AROUND volunteer will spend time looking at a large range of volunteering opportunities. They will weigh up the pros and cons on a lot of volunteering positions. So what process will they use to shop around?



It is the INTERNET. So make sure your website shows your volunteering opportunities in the best light. Otherwise they will shop elsewhere. Gold Club Membership are available at



http://www.morevolunteers.com/goldmembership.htm



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ONE INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE FOR YOU



We all draw a lot of energy from sincere recognition and honest appreciation. It’s like a warm ray of verbal sunshine – Jim Clemmer



Also from the book full of 501 great ideas…Count on Me! 501 Ideas on Retaining, Recognizing and Rewarding Volunteers. Available at the link below…



http://www.morevolunteers.com/products.htm


Cheers

JUDY

Dr Judy Esmond

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VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT AND GOLD CLUB MEMBERSHIP FOR YOU

February 11th, 2010



Special Announcement on volunteer management, volunteer recognition and volunteer recruitment...



Hi Everyone,



We interrupt this email for an important announcement…This email is not going to be the usual weekly volunteer management tip as we have some exciting news…



GOLD CLUB MEMBERSHIPS ARE NOW OPEN FOR NEW MEMBERS

You have not heard about Gold Club Memberships lately as our previous 2 intakes of new members sold out quickly and we had to close the doors. That is until now!



We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to be able to open the doors again and offer more annual membership places for new members at an amazing low yearly membership fee. I won’t go into the details but do make sure to check it all out by clicking on the link below…



http://www.morevolunteers.com/goldmembership.htm



Please Note: These membership places are only available for NEW MEMBERS from around the world, who have not been previous Gold Club Members. (Past Gold Club Members would have received all the valuable packages previously).



ONE INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE FOR YOU

You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late – Ralph Waldo Emerson



From the book full of 502 great quotes… Beyond Just Words: 502 Inspirational Quotes from Those Who Serve



Cheers

JUDY

Dr Judy Esmond
Leading International Expert on Volunteering



P.S. Make sure to check out the latest Gold Club Annual Membership opportunity right now. Being a member has so many great benefits…

http://www.morevolunteers.com/goldmembership.htm





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VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT AND YOUR VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

February 5th, 2010

Volunteer management, volunteer recruitment and volunteer recognition ideas for you…

Hi Everyone

Here’s some thoughts for you on…

THE IMPORTANCE OF RECOGNITION

Thanks to everyone who posted comments in response to Christine’s question last week. You can add more comments or read what everyone had to say at…

One of the most important aspects of staying motivated and retaining both volunteers and paid staff is recognition and appreciation.

THANKS FROM THOSE WHO SHOULD…

Recognition and appreciation can come from many areas but there is one area that is vital and happens all too infrequently. It is genuine appreciation and recognition from those who are direct line managers and in other leadership roles.

Volunteer managers are often very good at showing appreciation and giving recognition to their volunteers. But often receive little themselves from those in management and leadership roles in the organization or group.

LET’S MAKE THIS VERY CLEAR…

So let’s make this really clear. We are all human! The need to be recognized, rewarded and appreciated is a basic human need. Without recognition, you need a really thick skin and great internal drive to keep on going. Every one of us needs to feel valued for our efforts, our skills, our achievements and our potential.

YOU DESERVE IT TOO

Over the next few weeks we’ll be answering some questions people have sent in about volunteer recognition. But understand that appreciation and recognition is not only for volunteers – you absolutely deserve it too!

Adapted from the book full of 501 great ideas… Count on Me! 501 Ideas on Retaining, Recognizing and Rewarding Volunteers

ONE INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE FOR YOU

You really have to look inside yourself and find your own inner strength, and say, I’m proud of what I am and who I am, and I’m just going to be myself – Mariah Carey

From the book Beyond Just Words – that is full of 501 Inspirational Quotes for Volunteers.

Cheers

JUDY

Dr Judy Esmond

P.S. If you know of others who would benefit from these weekly quick ideas then send them this email to sign up as a member today at for great ideas on volunteer management.

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VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT AND HOW DO YOU STAY MOTIVATED?

January 20th, 2010



Volunteer management, volunteer recruitment, volunteer recognition ideas for you…

Thanks to everyone who either posted a volunteer management, volunteer recruitment or volunteer recognition question on the blog or as most people did, sent through their question directly via email. We can’t guarantee that we’ll get to them all but we’ll see how we go.



Now instead of starting with answers to these questions, this email was sent through to us by Christine (name changed) who is involved in the emergency management sector (organization supplied). This email represents the experiences of many involved in volunteer management, it is seldom talked about and we’d really like to hear what you think about this too.



VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT – HOW DO YOU STAY MOTIVATED?

Hi Judy,

I have a question for you! What keeps you motivated Judy? What keeps you so inspired? Does anyone ever inspire you or encourage you? How? I ask these questions as I’m sure there are many people out there whose job it is to recruit new volunteers and who don’t receive any recognition of their great work. They may be a volunteer themselves or they may be in a professional role and are paid to recruit new members or volunteers. I know they all do a sensational job of managing and recognising the tremendous effort volunteers put in.



But do these people ever receive any recognition or thanks or “anything” to say they do a great job? Or do they have to keep themselves motivated and keep reminding themselves they are doing a great job. Do they ever feel they are ignored and forgotten when the pats on the back are handed out? Maybe they do. Maybe they don’t. I would love to know and I would love to also know how many people feel this way.



For myself, it doesn’t take a lot to get me excited and I get amazing pleasure out of sharing my love of my organisation with others. If I recruit someone new, I am over the moon and then I’m always keen to support them in any way I can so they too can enjoy their volunteering. Often the only encouragement/recognition I receive to continue in my role is me telling myself “YOU ARE A LEGEND CHRISTINE” and that has kept me going great guns for nearly 30 years. I would love to know how others keep motivated.

Cheers

Christine



WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?

Christine and I would really like to read your comments.  Just below you’ll see the word ‘comment’ please click on the link and add your comments.  If you would like to remain anonymous then just choose any name you like. Are you or others you know, struggling with the same issues in volunteer management?





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Volunteer management, volunteer recruitment, volunteer recognition questions

January 13th, 2010

Volunteer management, volunteer recruitment, volunteer recognition ideas for you…

Hi Everyone

Here we go for 2010. To start the year we’d like to hear from you.


Do you have a question or issue you would like answered regarding volunteer management, volunteer recruitment, retention or volunteer recognition?

I can’t guarantee that we’ll be able to get through them all. But we’ll do our best to answer many of questions during the year. Often people have very similar questions and issues they are dealing with. So by asking your question, you’ll be helping others experiencing similar situations and getting great ideas too.


WHAT IS YOUR VOLUNTEER BASED QUESTION OR ISSUE?

You can go to the blog link below and at the end of this post click on comments and add your question. Looking forward to hearing from you!

ONE VOLUNTEER QUOTE FOR YOU

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has – Margaret Mead

From the book Beyond Just Words – that is full of 501 Inspirational Quotes for Volunteers.

http://morevolunteers.com/quotesbookproduct.htm

Cheers

JUDY

P.S. Happy New Year 2010. A priority for this year is to look after yourself more!

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Volunteer Management and Volunteer Quotes

December 21st, 2009



More ideas for you on Volunteer management, volunteer recruitment, volunteer recognition.



Hi Everyone,

This is the final ‘quick’ email for this year.

Thanks to everyone who has shared their ideas and thoughts this year. Thanks to all those who also purchased books, magnets and more. We truly hope you and your volunteers got great benefit and value from them…

http://morevolunteers.com/products.htm

We’ll be working on more for you next year. But for now…



THREE FINAL QUOTES FOR YOU AND YOUR VOLUNTEERS



QUOTE 1. As the year comes to a close remember what you and I both know, is that when people volunteer…

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted – Aesop

QUOTE 2. And what about making this the goal, not the dream, for your organization or group next year…

There isn’t anything that can’t be accomplished when the right people are swept up in a worthy cause, divorced from who gets credit for what – Norman Vincent Peale

QUOTE 3. But finally, we need you back in volunteer management in 2010 – so take care of yourself. And remember to keep it all in perspective because…

When I hear somebody sigh, “Life is hard,” I am always tempted to ask, “Compared to what?” – Sydney J. Harris

All quotes from the book Beyond Just Words: 502 Inspirational Quotes For Those Who Serve.



Take care!

JUDY

Dr Judy Esmond on behalf of the team at morevolunteers.com



P.S. If you know of other who could benefit from quick read ideas on volunteer recruitment, volunteer retention and volunteer management. Then let them know they join today and receive weekly tips at…

http://www.morevolunteers.com


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Volunteer Management and Volunteer Recognition Gift Ideas…

December 2nd, 2009

Volunteer management, volunteer recruitment and volunteer recognition ideas for you…



Hi Everyone


This week is a little different from the usual ideas from me. We’d like to hear your great ideas for volunteer recognition gifts. Phyllis from the Octagon Center for Arts in the US sent through this question…


volunteer recognition gifts

“Hi Judy, Have you some further suggestions for inexpensive volunteer recognition gifts? I’ve done tiny terracotta pots using lollipops as a flower decorations, candy wrapped in foil paper with a ribbon attached to a coffee coupon from the local coffee shops, donated coffee mugs from a coffee shop filled with teas/coffee/hot chocolate packets, etc. I can’t spend more than $2-3 per gift. Suggestions Please??? Thanks that would be great” – Phyllis


BEYOND QUOTE MAGNETS


Now I’ve spoken a lot about quote magnets as a great inexpensive gift. But they are only available in Australia…


http://morevolunteers.com/productquotemagnets.htm


SO HERE IS THE QUESTION FOR YOU


Have you any suggestions for Phyllis and everyone else on volunteer recognition gifts? We’d all really like to read your thoughts. So take a minute and scroll to the bottom of this post and click on ‘comments’ and add your great ideas…


Cheers


JUDY


P.S. A quote for you…The impact of someone’s life is determined by how many lives that it impacts – Jackie Robinson


From the book Beyond Just Words: 502 Inspirational Quotes for Those Who Serve





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Volunteer management and multiplying volunteer recruitment and volunteer recognition ideas

November 28th, 2009



Volunteer management, volunteer recruitment and volunteer recognition ideas for you…


Here’s a powerful volunteer management idea for you on…


MULTIPLYING CREATIVE IDEAS AS A TEAM


Ever felt that you and your team have run out of ideas on volunteer recruitment, volunteer recognition and retention? Here’s a great way to generate a multitude of new ideas without really trying.


Grab a couple of good books on volunteer recruitment, volunteer retention and recognition. I happen to be biased towards these two books at the link below…


http://www.morevolunteers.com/productsbookspecialoffer.htm


But you can use other books on the subject. Divide the number of chapters in the books by the number of volunteers on your team. Where there’s more volunteers than chapters, then form your volunteers into groups for each chapter.


VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT BRAINSTORMING SUCCESS SESSION


Arrange to hold a brainstorming session a month later with your volunteers or fellow staff involved with volunteers. Ask people to read only their chosen chapter with two aims for the upcoming session to:


1. explain the ideas in that chapter to everyone


2. add 3 more ideas of their own ’sparked’ by the ideas from the chapter they read.


This is very powerful team learning. You’ll be absolutely amazed at just how many great ideas
the team will come up with, on volunteer recruitment and volunteer recognition, in this brainstorming session.


Cheers


JUDY


P.S. Going, going…be quick it’s your last chance…to get the very special discount price for the set of two books…


‘Count Me In! 501 Ideas on Recruiting Volunteers’ and ‘Count On Me! 501 Ideas on Retaining, Recognizing and Rewarding Volunteers’. The special discount is only available at this link for a little while longer…


http://www.morevolunteers.com/productsbookspecialoffer.htm



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Volunteer management and a great volunteer recognition strategy

November 18th, 2009

Volunteer management ideas and also volunteer recruitment and volunteer recognition ideas


Hi All,


Here’s a quick but powerful idea for you involved in volunteer management on…


GREAT VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION STRATEGY
volunteer-father-christmas
This idea was sent in by Joy who heard it from another manager of volunteers at a meeting. Here goes…


Hi Judy,


How about our new Volunteer whose job it is buy individual gifts for each of our Volunteers (over 300). This means that they have a year to contact each volunteer and find out their special interests, buy a present and gift-wrap it, so we can give a personalized gift with a card.


Joy Little, Manager, Each Volunteer Program, Ringwood Victoria


GREAT VOLUNTEER RECOGNTION IDEA TO USE


Excellent volunteer management idea and a great way to customize the volunteer recognition gifts. Thanks Joy for sharing this one.


How would this work for you? It really is time to think about not doing it all yourself? Is there a volunteer or two just waiting to take on this role? What if they start with writing the Christmas cards and popping in a volunteer recognition quote magnet?


Cheers


JUDY




P.S. Thanks to all our individual subscribers – both here and overseas who ordered your two book set on volunteer management, volunteer recruitment and volunteer recognition. You’ve all saved 20% and more by getting your books now at the special discount price.


Thanks also to the organizations that put in your bulk orders for the two book sets. You’ve saved $100s too. Smart thinking!


P.P.S. So just a reminder! If you’ve haven’t got these books packed full of ideas. Then please put your order in now. They’ll be shipped to you within 24 hours. The special discount price is only available to the end of November by clicking on the link below…


http://www.morevolunteers.com/productsbookspecialoffer.htm





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Volunteer management and the biggest secret in volunteer recognition gifts

November 10th, 2009



Volunteer management, volunteer recruitment and volunteer recognition quick ideas…


Here’s another idea for you on the…


BIGGEST SECRET TO VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION GIFTS


volunteer-recognition-gifts
So many people involved in volunteer management ask me what are the best volunteer recognition gifts to give to volunteers? My answer surprises many people…


It’s not always about the volunteer recognition gift itself. It is what you do with that gift! The real value of the gift is in how you customize and personalize the volunteer recognition gift.


FOR THOSE IN VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT


Let me explain further…a government organization contacted me to purchase a bulk order of my two books on volunteer management, volunteer recruitment and volunteer recognition.


They wanted to give a set of the 2 books to each of the voluntary organizations they had worked with during the year as a thank you present. Great idea! Books are always seen as valuable and useful gifts! YOUR VERY SPECIAL BOOK OFFER


BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE…


They then personalized the gifts by placing a hand-written thank-you card in with each set of volunteering books.


BUT WAIT THERE’S EVEN MORE…


I was also asked if I had any further suggestions for customizing the gifts. You bet I did! I suggested that if they sent me the list of organizations then I would add some further customization. I would write a few words to each organization and sign the books…


For example, “X (name of government department) told me about the great job you have done throughout the year. I just wanted to say thanks X (name of voluntary organization). Keep up the great work!”


BONUS IN THE VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT BOOKS


Now despite writer’s cramp and a lack of any celebrity status by the author – this was still a great bonus customization of the gift for each organization.


THINK CUSTOMIZATION IN VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT


So when you are considering volunteer recognition gifts – think even beyond the gift to how you can personalize and customize that gift for each and every volunteer.


Cheers


JUDY


P.S. Just a reminder! There’s a very special time limited discount offer on both books at this link below. But only until the end of November…YOUR VERY SPECIAL BOOK OFFER



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