Volunteers give their time, talent, and heart to help our organizations thrive — but how we recognize and appreciate them can make all the difference in their experience and long-term engagement. In this month’s Learning Community, we’ll explore meaningful, equitable, and creative approaches to volunteer appreciation.

Come prepared to share:

• What forms of appreciation have worked best in your organization

• How you tailor recognition to different volunteer motivations and identities

• Barriers you’ve encountered in showing appreciation (capacity, budget, culture, etc.)

• Ideas for building year-round appreciation into your volunteer strategy

• Equity-minded appreciation practices that foster belonging and dignity

Whether you have a robust appreciation program or are looking for simple, impactful ideas, this session is all about learning from one another and leaving with practical strategies you can implement right away.