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Cheap & Cheerful Ways to Say Thanks16

Character giving another character a flowerAre you looking for a fun and easy way to say thank-you to your volunteers, but you don't have much of a budget? Here are some quick and not-too-expensive ways to express your appreciation to your volunteers.

Bag of Seeds: Thanks for helping us grow beyond our dreams.

Bag of M&Ms: Thank you for having made a marvelous and moving difference in our program.

Book of Matches: No one can match up to you!

Band-Aid: You keep us from getting infected by bad thoughts and negative views.

Cake (or cupcake): You take the cake as an outstanding volunteer!

Candle: No one can hold a candle to you!

Cotton Swab: If you don't know how special you are, clear your ears out so you can hear us say it.

Heart: Thanks for giving more than you could ever receive.

Juicebox: Your creative juices have made a big difference.

Kite String: You can soar to whatever heights you choose.

Paperclip: Thanks for holding our program together.

Pebble of Influence: To remind you that you do make a positive difference.

Rubberband: Thanks for stretching yourself to help us out.

Safety Pin: Thanks for holding things together, when they could fall apart.

Stick of Gum: Thanks for sticking with us in our time of need.

Sunglasses: Thanks for helping us see this project through to a successful conclusion.

Toothpick: To prop open your eyes on the 7th night meeting this week.

Tootsie Roll: Thanks for keeping us on an upward roll to success.

 
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16 From If You Want the Grass to Grow... You Have to Water It. Volume 1, Issue 1. Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Spring 2000. (adapted from Fun, Pun Gift Ideas at http://www.ianr.unl.edu/ianr/4h/volun/fun.htm


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