Volunteers put in countless hours of work but thanking volunteers for their time and effort is often forgotten about or overlooked - it shouldn't be!

Making sure volunteers feel recognised and valued for their efforts adds to their experience and means they are more likely to continue to volunteer. 

WHAT THE CLUB CAN DO....

• Say THANK YOU
• Volunteer recognition in club communications, newsletters etc. 
• Personal thank-you letters
• 'Shout outs' on social media
• Club socials for volunteers e.g. a meal out, a day at the cricket 
• Volunteer award evenings
• Club volunteer of the month awards (click here for a template)
• Nominations for awards such as the Outstanding Service to Cricket Awards (OSCAs)

 

FROM DEVON CRICKET...

• FREE ticket offers for affiliated clubs to a day at a Somerset County Championship match. Prioritise these tickets for volunteers!
• Specific ticket offers for All Stars/Dynamos Activators 
• Grassroots Cricket Awards - recognition for all those nominated by their club for a Grassroots Cricket Award. County winner attendance to local awards event and national event at Lords.

 

ALSO...

• National Volunteer Week - A dedicated week for your volunteers 
• Room to Reward - A thank you with a difference 
• Natwest Cricket Force - utilise this to bring volunteers together and include reward ann recognition as part of this