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Volunteer appreciation week celebrates something very special. Most people want to get paid for the work that they do. Volunteers donate their free time and their efforts to doing some good in the world, without ever asking for anything in return. When you run a soup kitchen or manage a group of volunteers that clean up litter, you know that the people that work for you are very special. They are out there with you, braving impoverished areas, helping children, getting dirty, and asking for nothing in return. The world will be a better place because of these people, and while they may not expect anything for it, sometimes it can't hurt to let your volunteers know how much you appreciate the things that they do. Volunteer appreciation week is your opportunity to give them a token of your gratitude, so that no matter what, they never feel like their efforts go unrewarded. The message that volunteers bring to the world is that with a little hard work and hope for the future, anyone can make a difference in their community. When you give them gifts, you may not be able to afford to get expensive luxury items or big gift cards, but during volunteer appreciation week you can get them something useful that echoes their positive message. For instance, tote bags, lunch bags and water bottles are all the sort of things that many volunteers will need on the job. You could even include a personalized message to make the gift unique to each and every person's contribution to your efforts. Another good way to show appreciation would be to get a greeting card for each volunteer and have it signed by all of the people that they have helped. Small items that don’t break the budget are perfect for volunteers. They didn’t ask to be recognized, so any positive message is one they are sure to take to heart. When you celebrate volunteer appreciation week, you celebrate the people who help others, not because they have to, but because they genuinely want to help the world. A personality trait that everyone should learn from.
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