Thank you, Volunteers! November in the United States brings the holiday of Thanksgiving, and therefore it's in November that we tend to think of a way in which we could show our thanks to volunteers. Here are some of the ways posted online to thank volunteers who come to offer help. Potlucks for Staff and Volunteers I like to hold potlucks at the office and invite volunteers to make them feel like part of the team. The volunteers are asked to bring a big appetite. (Posted on 29 March, 2010 by Nazia Hossain) Giving Thanks at Thanksgiving This year I sent out Thanksgiving cards to the volunteers. It's a great way to show our thanks toward the end of the year, and this makes our volunteers know we're grateful to them for what they've done in the busy year. (Posted on 14 February, 2008 by Traci Lato) Hats Off to Volunteers Our library volunteers received various baskets of goodies, boxes of chocolates, flowers and plants, etc. The staff wore hats all week and tipped them toward the volunteers as we saw them. The volunteers here seemed to appreciate the silent effort to recognize them. (Posted on 25 April, 2005 by Aimee Hepler) Afternoon at the Movies During National Volunteer Week we recognized our volunteers by taking them to the movies. We had our recognition awards program before the movie started, followed by a 15-minute coffee break. The volunteers had a bag of popcorn and a drink waiting for them. They also had their choice of 2 movies. It was very well received and we will do it again next year. (Posted on 2 April, 2005 by Linda Bacon) Pat on the Back Here's a very inexpensive idea that should work for any type of organization. I simply draw around my hand on a piece of paper, print “Here's a pat on the back for You, Mr. / Ms. _________ for all the hard work and effort you've made here”, then copy it onto colored paper. The teens at our church help me cut them out. (Posted on 25 May, 2000 by Karol Haynes)