Volunteering
Volunteers are an invaluable resource at many care facilities. Here are some resources to help you manage and support volunteers.
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Volunteer Appreciation Night
I hold this in December every year. We give our volunteers a mulled wine reception and a free raffle where everyone gets something nice.
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12 Creative Employee Appreciation Ideas
Employee recognition is all about acknowledging the dedication and hard work of individuals and teams. It's about making people feel appreciated and letting them know that without them you would be worse off.
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How to Present an Award to Volunteers
The idea of an award is to make the award recipient feel good; to make it his or her special day.
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12 Ways to Appreciate Volunteers
Volunteers are a valuable resource in senior care. Acknowledging and appreciating their passion, skills and time generously donated is very important.
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More Poems for Volunteers
Organize residents and their relatives or residents and staff to read a poem for volunteers together.
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How to Support Volunteers
Volunteers are an essential resource at many care facilities. The impact on those receiving their services cannot always be measured, but is often profound.
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How to Establish a Volunteer Program
A well-established Volunteer Program can be a priceless asset to any residential facility. The well-being of residents and staff is enhanced and enriched by people contributing their energy and talents to improve the lives of those in need.
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Celebrate International Volunteers Day
December 5 is dedicated to volunteers. Plan and invite volunteers for the annual special event in appreciation of their hard work. Breakfast or lunch or a High Tea; whatever suits your schedule.
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Certificate of Appreciation 1
It is important to support volunteers and show your appreciation. This is one of three certificate of appreciation you can download. The signatures at the bottom of the certicate are for the Manager and Recreation Therapist.
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Volunteers Luncheon Ideas
Whether you are having a luncheon or a morning tea in honour of your volunteers, show them how appreciated they are by one and all at your facility.
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Poems for Volunteers
When planning your program for a 'Volunteers Luncheon' you may encourage some residents to participate actively by reading a poem. Here are a few poems suitable to the occasion.
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Thank you speech for Volunteers
Here is a sample speech you can use to address volunteers and recognize their contribution to your community.
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Volunteer Work Record
All volunteers need to keep record of their hours. Here is a form that facilitates the process.
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Volunteer Application for Employment 1
This is a sample application form for someone applying for a volunteers position.
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Volunteer Application for Employment 2
Another sample application form for someone applying for a volunteers position.
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Volunteer's Handbook
I cannot emphasize enough the value of volunteers in aged care. To support and nurture them is of the utmost importance. Here is a sample of a handbook I've been using.
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