Here are some ideas for easy ways to thank your volunteers:

• Send a thank-you note or give them thanks in person.
• Greet each volunteer with enthusiasm and appreciation.
• Share volunteers’ success or impact at meetings and gatherings.
• Be a professional reference and recommend them on LinkedIn.
• Send cards for personal events (birthday, anniversary, promotion, etc.) and holidays
• Utilize a volunteer suggestion box.
• Learn about their interests, and, when possible, encourage pursuit within their role.
• Ask them to serve in a leadership role or expand their participation.
• Provide perks like transportation to meetings, events and workshops. If possible, reimburse travel expenses and provide child care.
• Ask effective volunteers to recruit others who are “just like them”, or mentor a new recruit.
• Develop their leadership skills and self-confidence.
• Ask girls to share positive feedback about the volunteer or send a thank-you note.

Here are some meaningful, but low-cost, gifts you can put together for your volunteers: