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Show Appreciation
Mad Monday, Treat Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Thoughtful Thursday or Freaky Friday ... any excuse to show your appreciation will be appreciated if match...
Love Language - Language of Appreciation
Are Volunteers feeling appreciated? Do we effectively communicate appreciation? Do you know their Love Language?
Giving to the retired community
I have spare time while my daughter goes to day care, and I wanted to do something for the community.
Protecting our native wildlife
I started working to help the birds, and the wonderful people I work with keep me going.
Helping others overcome obstacles
I've watched the members not only smile and grow but overcome some of the most difficult obstacles.
Helping young people grow
I had a family friend who supported and mentored me when I was young. I felt that I could give back and that I wanted to give back.
Work-life balance
It was a big help for people who really needed it. Small things can be very significant to people in their moment of need.
Valuing Volunteering - Recognition
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it” William Arthur Ward. Volunteer recognition begins during the....
The people are all sweet
When I first came to New Zealand I received a lot help from others and for the first time I got a feeling of being encouraged and blessed.
Enabling the success of others
Helping Special Olympics is very satisfying as you are able to see others achieve and exceed their goals.
Volunteer Stories
Giving back to the community
After retiring and enjoying many years of family life, we both decided to try and put something back into the community.