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



Hi Everyone,

What are your thoughts on Volunteer of the Month Awards?

Last time I mentioned an idea for generating publicity using a Volunteer of the Month Award in the local paper.

Here’s a summary of the idea…

How about running a volunteer of the month award? Write a tribute article for the local paper. Get the winner’s picture published with a quote about how much they enjoy their volunteer work. Add a message that you are seeking more volunteers for this rewarding work and include your contact details. It’s a wonderful way to recognize your volunteers and fantastic publicity for the organization or group.

This idea is adapted from the book Count Me In! 501 Ideas on Recruiting Volunteers at the link below…

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

A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW

Now not everyone agreed with the idea and Debbie Sibbick from Goulburn Mulwaree Council sent me this email…

Hi Judy, I have an issue with monthly rewards. It infers that others are not pulling their weight or that some employees/volunteers are better than others. Just my opinion. Deb

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

So with permission from Deb, we’d like to know your thoughts on this publicity idea. And your thoughts on Volunteer Awards. What do you think?

We’d really like to read what you think. So simply go to the bottom of this latest post click on ‘comments’ and add your thoughts…

Cheers

JUDY

Dr Judy Esmond