Did you know April is National Volunteer Month? National Volunteer Month celebrates the power of volunteers, and it is a great time for you to show appreciation for the volunteers in your Extension programs!
Volunteers are a valuable asset to Extension. Programs depend on reliable volunteers to increase the reach and capacity of Cooperative Extension in a county or state. Ensuring volunteers feel valued, keeping them motivated, and recognizing their efforts are key to developing and sustaining a strong volunteer base. This month is the perfect time to acknowledge the great contributions volunteers make to help support Extension programs.
With help from Michigan State Extension, we highlighted resources with tips and suggestions for Extension Professionals to use this month and beyond to show thanks to all the volunteers! Check out the links below and let us know how you'll be showing your volunteer appreciation:
- Michigan 4-H Recognition Handbook
- Volunteer Training Toolkit - Building the Relationships
- Ideas for No-cost Volunteer Recognition
- How Will you Recognize your Volunteers?
- Ensuring Volunteers Feel Valued
- Volunteer Recognition: How are People Motivated?
- Supporting Volunteers Virtually
- Volunteer Recognition by Generation
- Volunteer Recognition Made Simple
- Recognition Can Occur for Different Reasons
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