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Volunteers give so much of their time to various causes. Their time and efforts help to strengthen communities, support young people, and to improve their own lives and the world around them. It is said that “Volunteers are not paid – not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.” Here are twenty different thank you gift ideas for volunteers to show your appreciation to the volunteers in your organization or community.
Volunteers make the world go round…
we need them!
Set of Hand Stamped, Personalized Silver Cuff Bracelets
This is a unique way to give your volunteers a reminder of how much you value the work that they do! Place an inspiring quote, or even the motto of your organization, on the cuff as a fashionable (and wearable) token of your appreciation.
You’re So Wonderful Candle Gift
Candles are (almost) always a safe gift choice for gifts of appreciation & thanks! These candles are custom-made with the scent of your choice and include a personal note that you create! The variety of offered scents could also fit a range of personality types.
Volunteer Appreciation Drink Coasters
Buy these fun drink coasters in bulk and give them to your volunteers! These can be customized based on what you want them to say, but all the sayings are created with Scrabble tiles! Coasters are useful at home or the office and would definitely be a unique gift for a volunteer to receive.
Photo Book by Blurb
A photo book by Blurb is an excellent way to highlight a “year in the life” of your organization. Use pictures that show your volunteer team in action and think of it as a yearbook – a keepsake that can be enjoyed in the years to come. Blurb Photo Books are highly customizable – soft covers, hard covers, or even printed with a dust jacket.
Customizable Steel Water Bottles
Water bottles can be a precious commodity these days! Water bottles are useful in the office, in the gym, during rehearsals, you name it – everyone can use them! These metal water bottles could be customized with your organization’s logo or even the names of your awesome volunteers! Help keep them hydrated from day-to-day with these dishwasher-safe water bottles.
Customizable Flasks & Bottle Openers
This gift may not be the most suitable for ALL volunteers, but if you have volunteers at a beer, wine, or liquor festival, this could be a sweet takeaway! Add a logo and it’s a gift for your volunteers for their hard work and a great souvenir for a fun event!
Personalized Engraved Pen/Pencil
uses a writing utensil at some point! These could be customized with your organization’s name or with your volunteer’s name as a thank you. Or, consider engraving how many years of service that a particular volunteer has given to your organization.
Custom Notebooks
To go along with those writing utensils, consider giving your volunteers a custom notebook. Most people need to write things down from time to time, so it’s also useful, not just something with your organization’s logo on it. Planners would also be a great touch!
Organic Fruit Basket
Food gifts can almost always be put to use! The fruit gift baskets make excellent gifts for individuals, but also for a family of volunteers. This could also be better than a chocolate gift, in case of food allergy or food avoidance.
Colorful Framed Print
An easy gift that can be printed anywhere that’s convenient. Print these out and place in a festive frame to give to your volunteer team!
Personalized Metal Sign
If you are looking to highlight the generosity of a volunteer, this sturdy tin sign is a great recognition of their service. Choose the color, the name, the size, and it becomes a one-of-a-kind gift.
Personalized Seed Packets
These seed packets are unique tokens of your appreciation! This is a gift that continues to bloom long after it is received. This vendor has several designs and sayings that could be printed on your seed packets. Also, this item can be purchased in bulk – making it a great option if you have a large quantity of volunteers to honor.
A Simple Thank You Card
Sometimes, a simple card is all it takes to express your thanks. Consider these cards, made out of birchwood, to share your genuine thanks. Since these are made out of wood, no two cards are ever exactly the same.
Target Gift Card
This is a simple way to show your appreciation, but could be used for several things! Target is a great place for gifts, necessities, and groceries. This could be an excellent token of appreciation for your volunteers.
Personalized Cutting Board
This gift is something that can be used in anyone’s kitchen or bar! Add a personal touch with your volunteer’s initial or an emblem from your organization.
The Smoked BBQ Rub Grill Master Collection
This particular gift would be great for a volunteer who loves to cook! Thank them for their service with a gift that helps them get crafty in the kitchen or behind the grill.
Canvas on Bamboo Ornament
This would be an excellent token of appreciation to receive around the holidays! Choose a photograph of your volunteer hard at work, then mount it to a wood block that they can display during the holidays! If they love Christmas, check out more of these Christmas ornament gift ideas.
Stainless Steel Engravable Money Clip & Cufflinks Gift Set
For an individual gift of appreciation, consider something that your volunteer can wear out into the world. Think about engraving with their name and their time of service. If cufflinks are their thing, we even have a cufflink gift guide.
Metal Engravable Picture Frame
Give your volunteers the chance to display one of their favorite photos in this custom frame. Engrave the frame with their name or a motto from your organization for a custom gift.
Personalized Office Desk Name Plate
A gift like this is something that would look great on anyone’s desk. This glass-like name plate can be engraved with a line for your volunteer’s name and another line for a time or phrase of your choosing – Volunteer of the Year, perhaps?
Volunteers are always giving their most precious gift to your organization or community – their time. Consider showing them some appreciation with one (or five) of any of these items! Your appreciation won’t go unnoticed.
