Podcasts about volunteer appreciation

Tis the season to start planning your Christmas volunteer appreciation. But what do they want? How do you make it personal?Check out Amber's Kidmin Volunteer Gift Guide for more. 

Volunteer Appreciation Sunday includes a panel discussion and Pastor Artie's Sermon.

Ever wonder if what you do REALLY MATTERS?….The time you give. The ways you serve. The love you show when no one’s watching. Today at Freedom Church it’s VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION SUNDAY and we’re throwing a huge party with Vigilante Pizza, yard games, and all the fun after church! Whether you serve every week or you’re just curious what God could do through your life, this IS FOR YOU! Plan Your Visit: https://freedomla.church/newhere #FreedomChurch #VolunteerAppreciationSunday #ThisLittleLightOfMine #LosAlamos #LoveLosAlamos #FreedomFam

Hey family, do you remember the Fonz? He was the coolest guy on TV. And the cool was his identity. As for Urkel, he was the ultimate nerd, from his suspenders to his giant glasses. What they had in common is that each one had something defining and directing their lives and their choices. This week we're hoping to give everyone their own glasses--lenses by which to see the world. As we continue in our series on Colossians, we're going to investigate a beautiful prayer that puts our entire lives in focus and shows us how to worship Christ. I look forward to seeing you at 10 a.m. Sunday at 360 Schermerhorn St. Please invite a friend! Kids' Church starts at 10 a.m. also, for children ages 5-12. --Edwin Announcements: Saturday, Nov. 1--Marathon Eve service. Sunday, Nov. 2, is the New York City Marathon. To avoid the traffic that always makes getting to church so complicated on that day, we will be having our annual Marathon Eve service on Saturday evening! Doors open at 5:30, service starts at 6, followed by a Volunteer Appreciation dinner to celebrate all the people who make our ministries successful. Come on Saturday evening, then stay home on Sunday. Daylight savings ends--Sunday, Nov. 2. We will not hold an official service that morning. Please attend our Saturday evening service on Nov. 1, then set your clocks back an hour and enjoy sleeping in on Sunday!

Hey family, do you remember the Fonz? He was the coolest guy on TV. And the cool was his identity. As for Urkel, he was the ultimate nerd, from his suspenders to his giant glasses. What they had in common is that each one had something defining and directing their lives and their choices. This week we're hoping to give everyone their own glasses--lenses by which to see the world. As we continue in our series on Colossians, we're going to investigate a beautiful prayer that puts our entire lives in focus and shows us how to worship Christ. I look forward to seeing you at 10 a.m. Sunday at 360 Schermerhorn St. Please invite a friend! Kids' Church starts at 10 a.m. also, for children ages 5-12. --Edwin Announcements: Saturday, Nov. 1--Marathon Eve service. Sunday, Nov. 2, is the New York City Marathon. To avoid the traffic that always makes getting to church so complicated on that day, we will be having our annual Marathon Eve service on Saturday evening! Doors open at 5:30, service starts at 6, followed by a Volunteer Appreciation dinner to celebrate all the people who make our ministries successful. Come on Saturday evening, then stay home on Sunday. Daylight savings ends--Sunday, Nov. 2. We will not hold an official service that morning. Please attend our Saturday evening service on Nov. 1, then set your clocks back an hour and enjoy sleeping in on Sunday!

In this episode of the Volunteer Nation Podcast, Tobi Johnson explores smart, research-backed frameworks for designing meaningful volunteer service awards. Instead of relying on traditional recognition tactics, she shows how to align awards with what truly drives volunteers—their motivations, timelines, and the impact they create. Tobi introduces fresh ideas such as immediate recognition and milestone-based acknowledgements, while also breaking down six proven motivational factors that inspire volunteers. Packed with actionable strategies, this episode is a must for any organization looking to elevate its volunteer appreciation efforts and strengthen long-term engagement. Full show notes: 180. 3 Smart Ways to Design Volunteer Service Awards Volunteer Service Awards - Episode Highlights [01:39] - Diving into Volunteer Appreciation [03:13] - Strategic Volunteer Service Awards Frameworks [07:01] - Aligning Awards with Volunteer Motivations [21:53] - Recognizing Volunteers Through Timelines [29:34] - Designing Awards Around Volunteer Impact [33:16] - The Power of Handwritten Thank You Notes      Helpful Links Volunteer Management Progress Report  VolunteerPro Impact Lab  Volunteer Management Fundamentals Live!  Volunteer Nation Episode #176: Beyond Pizza Parties: Innovative Appreciation Ideas for Volunteers Volunteer Nation Episode #024: The Best Volunteer Recognition is a Well-Run Program   VolunteerPro Volunteer Thank You Letter Sample Cheat Sheet      Thanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause. For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.

Sunday, September 7th, 2025 Rev. Justin M. McCreary

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message This podcast is designed to inspire you to donate either time, money of blood. That's what we say every episode. Well today, you're going to meet someone who devotes a lot of time to the lifesaving work done here at Bloodworks. Her name is Adelyn Emil and as Bloodworks 101 Producer John Yeager found out, the volunteer work she does for Bloodworks is designed to prepare bystanders to step in and help accident or shooting victims in the precious moments before EMTs arrive.   

April is #NationalVolunteerMonth! To celebrate, MPB Think Radio is hosting "Volunteer Week" April 21 - 25. During the week, shows will feature special guests who will bring awareness to their organizations and share volunteering opportunities around Mississippi. Coach Charlie also discusses Push Rod vs. Overhead Valve Engines and answers your questions!Volunteer Organizations: MDOT Don't Trash Mississippi & Adopt-a-Highway Program Keep Mississippi BeautifulShepherd's Center of Greater TupeloRecalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSANews: As Tesla profits plunge 71%, Elon Musk says he'll spend less time on DOGEAuto Casey: 2025 Nissan Rogue Platinum Edition | Short Take Email the show: auto@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts: Kayla Bowers, Gretchen Blackwelder Guests: Rick Ellis, Laura Smith Air date: Apr 16, 2025

April 20 through 26 is National Volunteer Week - an opportunity to recognize the positive impact volunteer service has on our schools and communities! We could not do what we do without the help and support of our amazing volunteers, so thank you from the bottom of our hearts! To learn more about volunteering in Hillsboro schools, please visit the Volunteering page of our website or go to hsd.k12.or.us/volunteer . Generous volunteers and donors play an incredibly important role for our students and families. We recognize and deeply appreciate all you do, and encourage you to stay involved with us.

In this episode, Nick sits down with one of his best friends, and also, boss, and they discuss volunteer, not only recruiting, but also how to create such a strong volunteer team that volunteers would never choose to leave your team. Be sure to stick around for the surprising strategy that actually keeps volunteers on the team longer!

1/26/25 | Guest Speaker: Pastor Charles Fields

We are celebrating our volunteers all month long! Kick-off Volunteer Appreciation Month with us and learn some of their favorite moments at Maggie's in today's "From the Vault" episode.All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠⁠. The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note that the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group, and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE with Host & America's #1 Take Action Success Coach & Strategist Lori Anne Casdia chats with Doriana Fontanella about what drew Doriana to writing? Why does Doriana like writing in longhand instead of on a computer or laptop? Doriana's process in reviewing and editing someone else's writing. Who is her ideal client or customer.  Why she finds storytelling important and so much more. Because you know every table has a story ... No matter how “far and wide” we travel, we always find our way home. After years in a more traditional career far from the city where I was born and raised, I find myself going back to a former avocation. I recently retired from a more traditional career in Denver, Colorado. My other business venture is Write Connection LLC also based in Denver, Colorado where I worked with local authors. Through my “connections”, I was able to get them speaking engagements at a local bookstore and local radio stations; one author got a book launch with a national bookseller. My writings can be found in various places online. I am originally from The Bronx (yes, that is The Bronx with a capital T) where I attended the University (then College) of Mount Saint Vincent. As a history and philosophy major, I enjoy the nuances and structure of language. I volunteer at a local non-profit my giving my time to editing various materials. At the recent 2024 Volunteer Appreciation luncheon, I was singled out with the following acknowledgement: “I reach out every couple of months to a staff aide for help with editing a document. Doriana . . . who enjoys editing. She always responds quickly and with professionalism. I know that I am getting back a carefully edited piece.” Staff If you find yourself struggling with putting your thoughts into the written word or need a second set of eyes to review what you have written, I can help you. Please visit my Facebook page Write Connection LLC. If you would like to learn more about me , please contact me at writeconnectionllc@gmail.com. DorianaTo Contact:https://www.linkedin.com/in/doriana-r-fontanella-39395414/ https://m.facebook.com/p/Write-Connection-LLC-100045573922127/See Coach Lori Anne on her TV show "TAKE ACTION WITH COACH LORI ANNE" - Roku, Amazon Fire, YouTube, Facebook, Linked In, X/Twitter.  Find us on BOLD BRAVE TV "TAKE ACTION WITH COACH LORI ANNE" every Thursday night at 7PM EST. Like and Follow to get announcements and alerts. Join the NEW TAKE ACTION ACADEMY COMMUNITY - FREE for the first 100 MembersA Gift from Lori Anne: FREE 3 Steps To Cleaning Up Your Opens, Messes & Incompletes➡️ https://cd7d0cbc6a8f7696078f2b4c833d5a05.mykajabi.com/pl/2147660213Here is your access to Coach Lori Anne's Master Class:Vision & Goal Setting Master Class - Every First Friday of JanuaryActivation Board (vision board) Workshop - Every FebruarySpring into Action - Every AprilDream Big - Every NovemberOur Goal at Healthy Lifestyle is to empower minds, educate hearts, inspire action and ignite success so  you can choose to have a fulfilled Healthy, Emotional, Spiritual, and Physical life, to live the life you have always wanted and dreamedAbout Our HostShe's not just your average success guru; oh no, she's the guiding light on your journey to becoming the most vibrant, authentic version of yourself!Coach Lori Anne is America's #1 Take Action Success Coach & Strategist teaching founders and entrepreneurs how to put a sustainable business model under their dream and actualize their vision of success. Coach Lori Anne is a decision partner, delivering strategic distinctions, tailored tactics and key connections."As your coach, I make suggestions, You make decisions" ~ Coach Lori AnneCoach Lori Anne isn't just about boosting profits; she's on a mission to nurture your spirit, fuel your passions, and ignite the flames of growth within your soul. With a heart as expansive as the universe itself, she's dedicated to fostering a culture of love, kindness, and personal empowerment.Imagine a world where every setback is a stepping stone, every challenge a chance for growth, and every dream a seed waiting to bloom. That's the world Coach Lori Anne invites you to inhabit, where self-discovery is celebrated, and every moment is an opportunity to shine becoming the Next Best Version of Yourself.As a result of her work, Coach Lori Anne's clients grow their business anywhere of 75 to 200% over the course of 12-18 months.Through her gentle guidance and unwavering support, Coach Lori Anne helps you peel back the layers of self-doubt, revealing the radiant gem that lies within.

You are you showing your appreciaiton to your volutneer team? No matter what your budget is, you can and should show your thanks!

A look under the hood of GBF, how things work, and those who keep it all together. COVID put huge strains on our group, and this is a time to recognize and thank the individuals who held up the roof beams and made GBF stronger in the process.You'll be surprised at how much goes on behind the scenes and gain appreciation for GBF as an organization and sangha including:Lining up speakersAnnouncing & facilitating each meetingSetting up the recordings & Zoom equipmentHosting and providing refreshmentsEditing recordings & producing the podcast & YouTube channelPublishing and mailing the newsletterPlanning semi-annual retreatsManaging our social media presenceUpdating the websitePublishing the member directoryWe can use more help with the many facets of keeping the sangha strong, so listen and perhaps find a Volunteer role to suit you. Specific details about openings, their duties, and time commitments for each will be given along with roles perfectly suited for those on Zoom. For more information send an email to gaybuddhistfellowship@gmail.com ______________ To support our efforts to share these talks with LGBTQIA audiences worldwide, please visit https://gaybuddhist.org/There you can: Donate Learn how to participate live Find our schedule of upcoming speakers Join our mailing list or discussion forum Enjoy many hundreds of these recorded talks dating back to 1996 CREDITSAudio Engineer: George HubbardProducer: Tom BrueinMusic/Logo/Artwork: Derek Lassiter

We take time to say thank you to the team that makes ministry happen at OneChurch, and remind everyone that they are not just volunteers; they are so much more.

Expert strategies for planning successful volunteer appreciation events with insights from Melissa Pinard, Head of Product Management at Bloomerang Volunteer. Learn how to effectively recognize and engage your volunteers, seamlessly integrate them into your donor campaigns, and use data-driven approaches to highlight their impact. This comprehensive discussion offers best practices on organizing appreciation events that honor and support volunteers' dedication and foster deeper connections within your non-profit.  Improve your volunteer management techniques and celebrate your volunteers in a way that boosts retention and encourages their ongoing contribution to your cause. Melissa, having a decade-long experience in volunteer management, discussed the often-overlooked potential of volunteers as crucial donors to their causes, given their established commitment and passion. Melissa describes how volunteers frequently transition into donors because they are already deeply connected to the cause, a point often missed in non-profit management. "Statistics show volunteers give more because they're already passionate about the cause that they are giving their time to; a majority of them are actually already giving their dollars too," she noted, highlighting a big opportunity for non-profits to nurture these dual-role contributors. During the interview, Melissa outlines best practices for integrating volunteer and donor management, suggesting that volunteers should not be excluded from fundraising campaigns. She points out the importance of recognizing volunteers not only for their time but also for their potential financial contributions. "There's no reason why you should exclude them from the email campaigns, in that sense as well," Melissa explains, advocating for inclusive communication strategies that engage volunteers across all organizational activities. The fast-paced discussion also digs into the specifics of volunteer appreciation. Melissa advises against using the existing volunteer pool to organize appreciation events, suggesting instead that staff members or paid employees take on this role to ensure the event is genuinely appreciative and not an additional burden to volunteers. She details how to effectively use data and storytelling to demonstrate the impact of volunteers, enhancing their engagement and emotional investment in the organization. Continuing, Melissa points to the importance of public acknowledgment and the strategic use of social media to celebrate and recognize volunteers' efforts, not only boosting their morale but also promoting the organization's cause through visible affiliations and endorsements by volunteers. Watch on Video!Learn more: www.bloomerang.comFollow us on the Twitter: @Nonprofit_ShowSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

Church Staff Banter: From Worship Discussions to Hallmark Movies In this diverse and meandering conversation, the church staff, led by Paul with guest April, Penny, and Jeremy, discuss a range of topics including their thoughts on praise and worship music, insights from a recent conference, personal appreciations, and light-hearted banter on Mother's Day, Topgolf experiences, and Hallmark movies. The discourse digs into the nuances of worship music's role and impact, shifts to sharing genuine appreciations among the team members, then veers into playful exchanges on various personal preferences and experiences, reflecting the group's camaraderie and multifaceted interests. 00:00 Kicking Off with a Spirited Introduction 00:48 Special Guest April Joins the Podcast 01:24 Fast Food Prices: A Heated Discussion 06:08 Drive Conference Insights and Experiences 09:52 Volunteer Appreciation and the Value of Community Service 16:07 Mother's Day Wishes and Women's Need for More Sleep 24:23 Fun with Water Guns and Father's Day Plans 24:50 Trivia Time: Guessing the Age of the Oldest Mother 25:42 The Hilarious Reality of C-Sections and Parenting 26:04 Awkward Church Awards and Teen Mom Insights 27:17 Debating Praise vs. Worship in Modern Church Music 30:09 Appreciation Round: Sharing Love and Laughter 32:19 Musical Tastes and Discoveries: From Folk to Taylor Swift 35:29 Exploring Beyoncé's Country Album and Celebrity Music Shifts 37:07 The Complexities of Worship Music and Emotional Engagement 44:42 Topgolf Adventures and the Dynamics of Competition 48:19 Wrapping Up: Hallmark Movies, Wellness Hotels, and Derby Days

In honor of Volunteer Appreciation month we have a remarkable podcast episode for you.   Our guest today is none other than David Fitzgibbons, a dedicated volunteer and donor at Interfaith. David has been serving as an intake volunteer every Tuesday and Thursday for over four years, helping to meet the basic needs of our community. He assists with obtaining food, hygiene products, clothes, resources, and connects people with a Case Manager as needed. David's commitment to our community is exemplary, and we are grateful for his service. Volunteers are the backbone of our organization, and we invite you to listen in and hear David's perspective. You might even be inspired to become our next intake volunteer. https://interfaithservices.org/volunteer/ https://interfaithservices.org/donate/ https://interfaithservices.org/donation-inquiry/

This week, my go-to returning guest Sheryl Robinson is back and we are talking about Adult Recognitions and Appreciation. Breezing through some of the awards that are available both nationwide and council-specific, we're talking about the formal methods of adult appreciation in Girl Scouts as well as the other ways we can recognize each other.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and at The Magdalen House, we love each and every one of our volunteers. Join Volunteer Program Manager Kelly Williams as she talks to a handful of our volunteers to ask them about their favorite moments at Maggie's and why they choose to volunteer with us. All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholics and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit ⁠magdalenhouse.org/donate⁠. The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping individuals with alcoholism achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

This week is National Volunteer Week! Join Katelyn Doyle, Communications and Marketing Manager at DCO, and talk about volunteer appreciation. The theme for 2024 is “Every Moment Matters” which aims to highlight the important contributions of volunteers in Canada. Our member centres and many other organizations rely on the support of volunteers. So thank you volunteers! To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member centre. Many of our Member centres operate 24/7. Thank you for listening and we hope you'll join us again next week. If you would like to provide feedback on this episode, past episodes, or request future content, you can do so using the following link: https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8.

Bryan Barrett talks to John Mitchell, Executive Director of the Heart of Tennessee chapter of the American Red Cross. It's Volunteer Appreciation Month. Volunteer Engagement S

Volunteers are such an important part of nonprofit organizations, but we don't always treat them the way we should and it leads to big time burnout. Volunteers give their time because they believe in a cause and want to support it, but so often they get taken advantage of and it needs to stop. In today's episode, we're talking about how volunteers need to set boundaries with their time and skills, how we can honor those boundaries by involving them in future planning, and why volunteer appreciation is so vital. Also, we have a bittersweet announcement: The Nonprofit Reframe podcast is coming to an end. Tune in for all the details. What's in this episode:[00:24] We catch up on the hot weather we're having, and Nia shares some big news!![05:39] A bittersweet announcement about this show[10:05] Brittny's confession about working with volunteers[13:24] Volunteers have to set boundaries so they don't get taken advantage of in terms of time, skills, and compensation[21:21] Volunteer appreciation shouldn't be “one and done” and should involve succession planning at some point[23:16] Many volunteers donate their time because they can't donate funds, but still want to be impactful to their cause, and we should recognize their contributionsFor full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://thenonprofitreframe.com/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, after two volunteer appreciation events, we have an epically long Corpus Christi with Mass launching straight into a Eucharistic Procession. And...sorry about the sound quality, folks :(We are looking forward to saying "why hello" to you by email:  CatholicHitch@gmail.com.The intro and outro songs are used under a licensing agreement, and licensed for use on this podcast; they are both by one of our favorite bands:  Estradasphere.Podcasts (etc.) we love:The Rescue ProjectCatholic in a Small TownThe Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)This Is JenClerically SpeakingThe After Dinner ScholarWord on FireThe Liturgy GuysThe Pillar Podcast

Pastoral Intern Liz Kuster preaches this day.

Hosted by Dr. Geneva DeVaughn, Spiritual Life Coordinator II - Star of Hope Mission. A brief inspirational message sure to touch your heart.

This edition features stories on members of the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron dropping 837 bundles of resupply in one week for deployed troops, a new record, the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (379th EAES) saving lives in Southwest Asia, the Dog Days 5K run at Maxwell Air Force for people and their pets, a basketball tournament at Kadena Air Base, Family Readiness Center Airmen hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Day for community members, and a married Air Force couple who are members of the Air Force band Touch ‘N' Go, preparing to deploy together. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Shannon Ofiara.

April is Earth Month - a time to wrap our arms around this beautiful place we call home. As we celebrate our environment all month, and especially on Saturday, April 22nd - Earth Day - we encourage all students, staff, and community members to adopt resource conservation practices at home, work, and school. Leading up to Earth Day, and keeping with the theme of Investing in Our Planet, HSD invites you to participate in a fun week-long Earth Day BINGO activity that can guide your family in developing more sustainable practices. We encourage you to print it out and put it on your refrigerator or bulletin board for full family participation. The BINGO card contains many useful and interesting links to further assist you. Remember to recycle the card when the week is over OR keep it up and continue on! Our Featured Student is Century High School senior Carly Reese! Carly recently placed 3rd in the nation at the 2023 USA Powerlifting High School Nationals in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Her squat of 370 lbs. placed 3rd; her bench of 215 lbs. placed 2nd; and her deadlift of 342 lbs. placed 6th. The combined weight of all three lifts was what garnered her 3rd place overall in her class. Way to go, Carly! You make us Proud to be HSD!  Volunteers are critical to the success of our schools and classrooms. Every day, and especially during Volunteer Appreciation Week, we extend deep gratitude to our volunteers for the countless ways in which they assist staff and strive to enhance the educational experience of HSD students. Thank you, Volunteers! Our bond update is on Tamarack Elementary School. Work continues toward a mid-summer completion for the school as classrooms are sheetrocked and painted; casework is being installed; kitchen equipment is moving in; and brick and other exterior finishes are being applied. The turf field has been fine-graded; synthetic turf is being rolled out. Watch a video walk-through of the construction on our website. Hot News is produced and emailed to HSD families and staff each week school is in session. Please add the address to your “safe sender” list to make sure you always receive the latest issue. Please also bookmark our district website: hsd.k12.or.us and the 2022-23 School Year page: hsd.k12.or.us/202223schoolyear to stay informed about what's happening in our district and schools.

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and at The Magdalen House, we love each and every one of our volunteers. Join Volunteer Program Manager Kelly Williams as she talks to a handful of our volunteers to ask them about their favorite moments at Maggie's and why they choose to volunteer with us. All donations help us to provide programs and services – to alcoholic women and their families, at absolutely no cost. If you'd like to donate, text MAGGIES to 44321 or visit magdalenhouse.org/donate. The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles. Please note, the curriculum we teach through our programs is from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. However, we are not an A.A. group and we are not associated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

Thank you to all the Volunteers that make Core what it is!

Volunteer Appreciation Sunday 13 NOV

Did you know it's much easier to keep a volunteer than to get a new one? In fact, if we all just kept the volunteers we had gotten through the years, we wouldn't have a shortage! So, how do we keep them?In this episode, we'll talk about … The difference between recognition & appreciation (& why it matters)The five main reasons why volunteers quit and where appreciation makes a differenceWhy you don't need a budget to do a great job at volunteer appreciationThe #1 most seriously unforgettable volunteer appreciation idea that never gets oldTeam Care Cards PDF >> https://the-creative-little-church.ck.page/fdc7086cf0 Care Cards Blog Post >> https://smallchurchministry.com/thank-you-vbs-volunteers-appreciation/ Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"I love Laurie and The Small Church Ministry Podcast!!"

Join us to learn all about what it means to be a Mercy Chefs Volunteer and hear from our incredible Volunteer Coordinators: Molly & Janette. Take an inside peak to the magic and hardwork that goes into feeding thousands of people a day! You're in for a lot of laughs with this one.  

When I first started chatting with Shaleigha, she told me that it'd be easier to describe what roles she HASN'T held as a Girl Scout volunteer. In today's interview, we focused mostly on her roles as a leader for multiple troops and service unit manager. Because it's almost April, we also had a really interesting discussion about Volunteer Appreciation Month and Volunteer Appreciation in general. 

Joining Joy on the show this week is Karen Knight.  Karen is a consultant and volunteer leadership expert. After years of filling various roles in the public and private sectors, Karen decided that there was something missing. She wanted to make a difference in the world. She moved into the non-profit sector and found that volunteers were her passion. As District Director of Toastmasters International, Karen had twenty leaders reporting directly to her, and another eighty reporting to them. All volunteers. Karen currently serves as the Vice-President of the Board of Directors for the Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association. She's used her 25 years of experience as a leader and mentor in the not-for-profit sector to develop a proprietary framework for turning volunteers into an enthusiastic, reliable and committed team.Connect with Karen:Website:karenknight.caOn Facebook:karenknightconsulting****ABOUT YOUR HOSTYes, there is a “real” Joy in The Joy of Membership.Founder & CEO Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005.She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions.Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Association of Women Business Owners' Central Illinois Chapter. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work with Specialization in Policy, Planning and Administration. She has extensive experience in strategic planning, team facilitation, change management, and association operations.But beyond industry experience and education…Joy Duling is the calm voice you want to have in the room when you, your team, or your board is overwhelmed by ideas and options.She's a trusted resource at the other end of an email or phone call who knows the answer, or can find the answer, when it's not clear what to do next in your approach.She's a planner of systems and driver of progress that helps your organization achieve stretch goals.She's a gifted facilitator of conversation, collaboration, and constructive growth. And she's approachable and results-oriented,  which makes it easy to shake loose of the old and start fresh on the new.

Do you want your volunteers to know that you appreciate them? Check out these great volunteer appreciation gift ideas and tips on showering your volunteers with a little extra love.In this episode I share:4 Things to Consider When Giving Gifts8 Volunteer Gift Ideas3 Homemade Gift IdeasWhether you plan to show your appreciation at Christmas or another time of year, you'll find these ideas will help you create a volunteer appreciation plan that your volunteers will truly appreciate!Links from the show:CTA, Inc. (affiliate link)Women's Ministry Toolbox Facebook Page The Gift of No Dishes (Christmas version)The Gift of No Dishes (Valentine version)Christmas PotpourriComfy & Cozy Inspirational GiftRelated links:10 Tips for Thank You NotesMust-Read Leadership BooksPurchase Cyndee's book: Rethinking Women's Ministry: Biblical, Practical Tools for Cultivating a Flourishing CommunityWomen's Ministry Toolbox Resources:Website Online Store Online Training Facebook Page Facebook Group

Recorded via Zoom for Miami Valley UU Fellowship, Dayton OH USA

Tune in to hear Jody, Erin, and Megala share their unique experiences in volunteering at Avalon Recovery Society. 

Volunteers serving the church is when ministry happens. Ephesians gives us the scope of the role of volunteers for ministry. This week, Pastor Jeff Struecker encourages the volunteer doing the work of ministry and how it helps grow the kingdom and build maturity in the church.

Today's podcast is a discussion starter about appreciating volunteers. Is your volunteer appreciation creating a healthy ministry-minded culture or not? Listen as Sean and Chris discuss volunteerism and some subtleties that can make a huge difference in your ministry. Add your voice to the discussion. Have a question about preteen ministry or a unique preteen ministry idea that we can feature on our podcast? Send it to podcast@fourfivesix.org. Looking for a great community of preteen leaders that you can plug into? Join us at http://fourfivesix.org/.