Cork Volunteer Centre Booklet 1 | Page 12

10 We offer training on volunteer involvement Development Cork Volunteer Centre Ionaid d’Oibrí Deonacha Corcaigh You can help volunteers to feel a sense of value by showing them your commitment. Make Volunteers feel valued by You Acknowledgement Never assume that volunteers know they are appreciated. Recognition of their contributions should be part of the operations of the organisation. Volunteers join an organisation because they want to help, so it is essential that you do everything you can to facilitate this. Volunteers should have their efforts acknowledged. The most effective volunteer recognition occurs in the day-to-day interchange between the volunteer and the organisation through the staff expressing sincere appreciation and thanks for the volunteering хͭ́