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ISOTURE #6: Recognition

Volunteers are people too.  And people have a basic need for recognition.  They need to be noticed for the work they are doing and feel that they have a connection to the individual and organization for whom the work benefits (hint:  … Continue reading

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Volunteer Recognition: A Calendar of Recognition

To this point in this series of articles on volunteer recognition we have discussed: Be specific, be sincere. Motivational Styles:  Achievement, Affiliation, and Power Duration of Service Intensity of Service Admittedly, it’s a lot of different factors to juggle simultaneously.  … Continue reading

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Volunteer Recognition: Duration and Intensity

Have you ever been over-recognized? You know…you do some small task for an individual or a group, and the accolades and thank you’s you receive are far too grandiose for the service actually rendered?  It’s an uncomfortable feeling. On the … Continue reading

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Volunteer Recognition: Motivational Styles

Motivation:  The reason or reasons someone has for acting in a particular way. Indulge me for a moment, and ask yourself this question- “What is it that motivates me to do my job?” Jot down your answers (multiple answers are … Continue reading

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Volunteer Recognition: Let the Punishment Fit the Crime

No, we aren’t really talking about crime and punishment this week. Rather, in this the second installment of the NE District 4-H blog’s series on volunteer management we will be taking a look at matching volunteer recognition to individuals’ motivational … Continue reading

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