http://yooyahcloud.com/VOLUNTEERSA/eISoYb/Books__merchandising_old_logo__for_web.pdf - This is a link to Volunteering SA where they have great volunteering badges $3.20 each you could give out to your wonderful volunteers. I also make a heart shaped card with 'Volunteering is a work of heart' on it and give with heart shaped chocolates in a bag. You can give petrol vouchers or hold a special lunch at a fixed price venue (some Bowls clubs have $5 lunches!). Good volunteers are such an asset. As for getting men to an activity: gardening is especially effective and having male guests to help out at activities encourages the men to come out more - I know it is so hard! Such a female dominated environment. Good luck! Annie
Thank you so much for allowing us to share all the wonderful ideas that are on Golden Carers. It is so helpful, inspiring and they give our residents so much fun and the feeling of achievement once we have completed them. It is great that we can spread the days out and do a lot over time rather than in one session. THANK YOU ALL