Sometimes you just take for granted the work that so many due out of the kindness of their hearts. National Volunteer Week marks the time of year when we say thank you to the volunteers who havehelped to make the day just a little brighter in your community. Mark some time between April 27 - May 3 to honor the volunteers in your organization. School Volunteers There are probably more volunteers in schools than you imagined. PTA or PTO members, parents who help at the school dance, business and political leaders in the communityand often the students themselves. Why not set aside a special event during teh week andreward each volunteer with a tasty Thanks for Volunteering Chocolate Bar.Hospital Volunteers Not to far behind schools are hospital and medical centers. Honor your candy stripers andother visiting volunteers with a Volunteer Lapel Pin for everyone to see. Nursing Home Volunteers As our population continues to age, so do the amount of nursing homes and assisited livingcenters around the county. Puzzle piece stress relievers make a fun handout to let your visitors know that they are a vital piece of thespecial care given to the residents. There are hundreds of stock and custom imprinted gift ideas available for the volunteers at your charity road race, fund raising picnic or anyone who helps to just beautify your community.
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