From time to time we like to highlight helpful features on VolunteerSpot that can save you even more time. Today, please meet the Thank You Note feature.
Here's a convenient way to send Thank You notes to volunteers with just a few clicks.
- Open your activity in the MyActivities tab and click the Send Thank You icon to the left of the activity status calendar.
- Choose to send a message to all your volunteers, or choose to send a note to just those signed up for specific days, or by their status - such as 'signed up'.
Go ahead, give thanks - it's easy!
3 Tips for saying thank you to volunteers
Be Timely. Thank volunteers soon after their service. For volunteers with regular ongoing shifts, make an effort to recognize volunteers monthly.
Be Specific. Let volunteers know how their service makes a difference. How many kids did they help learn to read? How many families were fed? How many trees were planted? How much money was raised for your cause?
Be Sincere. Use "I" statements.
E.g.: "I appreciate your help with the Auction on Saturday! Together, we raised $25,000 for new playground equipment. That's going to make a lot of kids very happy for years to come, starting with yours! Thank you!"
More Great Ideas for Thanking Volunteers:
