Retention & Recognition of Volunteers

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Journal of Volunteer Administration
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"On Volunteers" column in The Nonprofit Times, May 1994
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The New York City Committee for the International Year of Volunteers 2001
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The Wall Street Journal, November 5, 1999
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Volunteer Administration
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Voluntary Action Leadership, Spring 1988
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Voluntary Action Leadership, Winter 1985
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Journal of Volunteer Administration
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Voluntary Action Leadership, Winter 1979
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This collection of seven original skits is complete with instructions, scripts and ideas for adaptation. Each skit incorporates songs using well-known popular music with lyrics written for the volunteer recognition occasion. Song sheets can be used separately.

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Energize
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The Urban Institute, June 2004
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Think Tank newsletter
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PPNOVA Conference, Philadelphia, PA, November 2001 -- Workshop handouts
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ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT, January 2005
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The NonProfit Times, May 1992
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Journal of Volunteer Administration
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Voluntary Action Leadership, Spring 1992
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President's Council on Service and Civic Participation and Points of Light Foundation
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VOLUNTEER -- The National Center, Washington, DC
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Lynch Associates
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Journal of Volunteer Administration
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The Journal of Volunteer Administration, Spring 1984
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Community Hero Card Program
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Voluntary Action Leadership, Spring/Summer 1987
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The NonProfit Times, May 1997
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Voluntary Action Leadership, Winter 1992
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Journal of Volunteer Administration
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Voluntary Action Leadership, Summer 1980
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This book is an update of the classic Beyond Banquets, Plaques & Pins. Vineyard describes how to tailor recognition ideas to fit the "achievers," "affiliatiors," and "empowerers" in an organization. Outlines 10 keys to recognizing volunteers, including being timely, creating an appreciative organizational climate, and embracing diversity. Ends with a list of actions to say thank you.

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Heritage Arts
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Australian Journal On Volunteering, Vol..2, No. 2, August 1997
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Commonwealth Care Center, Des Moines, IA
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Unger Consulting Services, Philadelphia, PA
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The Linkage Group, Inc., Vernon Hills, IL
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Division for Parish Services, Lutheran Church of America, Philadelphia, PA
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