While the list of ways to say thank you to volunteers are near endless, the following inexpensive ideas stood out for my followers:
- Write a note sharing specific acts a voluinteer has done and thank them for their contribution.
- Ask your class to write short thank yous.
- Present the volunteer with a small house plant wrapped in colorful tissue/paper.
- Make a homemade treat: cookies, a salsa relish, bread, etc.
- Invite volunteers to enjoy a class presentation or to hear students share their music, writing, etc.
Looking for something more exotic? Checkout online sources like Pinterest or Teacher’s Notebook. Their lists and ideas could last you a lifetime.