Volunteer Appreciation Ideas: It is important that we give recognition to our volunteers, family members and others for their accomplishments, contributions and service. Recognition can be of a serious nature or a more fun and light hearted nature, either way recognition is crucial.

Small, informal recognition of those who work with you can provide that little spark that brightens a day, inspires greater performance and improves morale. Who knows, it may even increase tenure! Not all recognition needs to be a formal award. Let people know you care and are aware of their contributions! The results can be very pleasing!

Ain’t No Flies on Me Award For the person who never stands still Alka Seltzer Award For the person who adds fizz to an event All Detergent Box Thank you for giving your “All”! All Eyes on You To the person who sets a great example. (glue lots of wiggly eyes to a ribbon) Arrow To the person pointed in the right direction. Ball Had A Ball Award: (Mount a ball any size, any kind). Ballpoint Pen De-Pen-Dable Award: Band-Aid For someone who fixes our problems. For those who can fix anything. For someone who gives first aid when we need it. For the person “aided” the team. Baseball and Bat For the person who when needed just “pitches” in. Basket Award For the person who carried more than his or her share of the load. Bean bag or beans It’s Bean Wonderful working with you. Bear For the leader who did a beary good job; made things bearable; or for the beary best. Give them any type of bear. Berry Good Job For the person who did a "berry good job" (wax or plastic berry mounted to a piece of wood). Best Foot Forward 12" ruler or sock Big Heart Big Heart Award: For those who always seem to have one (heart shaped craft material of any kind - decorated) Big Stone Award Spray-paint a stone and write “Because you leave no stone unturned. Thank you!” Boneafide Award Spray gold or varnish a dog bone and place on plaque Bounce Award A sheet of bounce for volunteering. It will give them bounce and help soften their hearts. Box Of Raisins For the person who deserves a “raise in” pay. Bug Award For the person who “Bugs” you to do your best. Bulls Eye Award For the person who is always “on target”! Can I Can Award: For the person with the I can do it attitude: a large can with a capital "I" drawn on. Candle or Small Light For someone who really lights up the team. Chalk For the person who “chalked” up a good time. To “chalk up another good event”. Cheerleader Award For the person with lots of spirit. Clothespin Feel like you’ve put it all on the line? Hang in there, you’ll do fine! Compass To the person who helps show the way. (Small mounted compass) Egg Print words on plastic eggs “egg” citing or “egg” cellent job! Extra Gum You go the “Extra” mile. Fan Fan-Tastic. A real or paper fan. Football Football Award: A small football to the person who always is willing to tackle a job. For the person who isn’t afraid to tackle any job given to them. Give a small plastic football helmet with pompom head and wiggle eyes. Golden Penny Award For biggest fundraiser on team. Plastic coin, paint and mount. Golf Tee or Tea Bag Tee-rific or Tea-riffic (a mounted golf tee or tea bag). Google Eyes “Our eyes are on you.” or “we love looking at the results of your work!” (Glue google eyes to a ribbon). Soda Just “soda” you know we are glad you are in our team! Gum By “gum” you are doing a great job! Hand or glove Helping Hand Award: For those who were willing to help (trace hand on construction paper & mount on a piece of cardboard). Heart Heartfelt Thanks. For the person who is all heart. You’ve got a big “heart” - you’re all ‘heart’! Hershey Kisses Couple Of Kisses: For love, energy and a sweet attitude! Or For those who really deserve a kiss (Hershey's kiss). Jewel You’re a real “jewel” (or gem) Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes For being “Grrr-eat; or you did Grrr-eat”! Key Key To Success: For those who were key to making it happen You are the key to our team. Thank you. Life Saver Award For the person who saved you (mount life saver on base or package of lifesaver candies) Megaphone Megaphone Award: For those who are soft spoken but get the job done or never shout. For the person who is soft spoken or who never shouts their own praise. Mint Thank you for your involve-mint! Commit-mint! Excite-mint! This is for your enjoy-mint! Or You were mint to be here. Note pad or musical note You are most noteworthy. Paint Stick Stir up some fun! Pencil Write on! Piece of Rope To lasso others into helping! Railroad Tracks You’re on the right track. Mount a set of railroad tracks to board. Record Breaker Of Any Kind A mounted broken record. Red Hot Candy You did a “red hot” job, keep it up! Rice Krispies Treat You are such a “treat” to work with thanks! Ruler Measure Up Award: For the person whose performance set the standard (ruler mounted to a piece of wood) or For “measuring” up; for setting a good “standard” or how do you measure up? Or for un-measurable service. Shamrock If at any time you’re feeling stuck, just rub this, and it will bring you luck! Small Puzzle For Making The “Pieces” Fall Into Place. Star For the person who really shines at a job. Sun Visor Award For the person who always sees things clearly. Sunglasses Thank you for seeing your way clear to helping our team. Write message on the lenses. Sweet-n- Low For You There Is No Equal (Mount a packet of Sweet-n- Low). Thanks A Million Million $ in play money. There Are No Words To Unsolved crossword puzzle grid (grid only, no clues). Describe You Time Well-Spent Award Use a plastic watch, a penny and the inscription “Thanks for your time well spent.” Tootsie Roll Your “roll” in cub scouting is important! Thanks for filling it well!! Or cub scout you are on a “roll”, keep up the great work! Toy Top You are Tops. Welcome Aboard A 2 x 4 with the word "welcome" printed on it or present person with a small piece of wood. Whoppers You did a “whopper” of a job. You're Re-Mark-Able Magic marker mounted on board