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Annie 28th Sep 2010 Diversional Therapist

Hi Wendy - 20 volunteers is a wonderful asset to you! Ideas for presents: the usual wine/chocolates, petrol vouchers, small plants or cater a special lunch just for them. Also hand out certificates of appreciation and attached is a website that has wonderful volunteer badges to give - only $3.20 each to show your appreciation. http://yooyahcloud.com/VOLUNTEERSA/eISoYb/Books__merchandising_old_logo__for_web.pdf
I give out little cards too saying: 'Volunteering is a work of heart' with heart chocolates. Good volunteers are really a treasure. Annie

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