For Programs - Mentoring Program Components - Volunteer Recognition and Retention

Providing recognition for significant contributions and accomplishments is an important component of a healthy, safe and rewarding mentoring environment. This section includes ideas for recognition events and sample tools to assist you.

Ideas from around the country, from the silly to serious are included. One organization sponsored an essay contest: "What Does My Mentor Mean To Me?" They posted selected essays on their program listserv and prizes were awarded for the top essays.

Recognition ideas from around the world - National Volunteer Week Ideas

Tips - Get tips to keep people in the "know" and enhance motivation