The document announces two webinars on informal volunteer recognition to take place during National Volunteer Week. It discusses how recognizing volunteers through both formal events and informal methods can create a culture of appreciation that improves volunteer retention and the overall work environment. The webinars will explore various ways to informally recognize and boost the morale of volunteers and staff. Attendees are provided instructions on joining the webinar via their computer or phone.

1. VMDS 4/12/2015
April 2015
Everyone Ready (ER)
Informal Volunteer Recognition
John L. Lipp
Please register using the following links. (Or you may cut & paste entire link into browser)
Week 1
April 14rd
10:00 AM -11:00 AM, Eastern
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2657064772225821698
April 16th
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Eastern
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8297316430647024130
Since April 12-18 is National Volunteer Week, we would like to have a discussion on
ways we can informally recognize our volunteers for all that they do.
Every year, thousands of nonprofit organizations take advantage of National Volunteer
Week, and all the enhanced publicity that comes with it, to host lunches, dinners, teas,
ice cream socials, etc., etc. in honor of their volunteers. Unfortunately, for many
organizations, the idea of volunteer recognition starts and stops with these formal
events.
By combining both formal and informal methods of recognition, an organization can
create a “culture of appreciation” in which both volunteers and paid staff feel respected
and valued for their contributions, and have a deeper sense of connection to the
organization and its mission. This results in increased retention, improved quality of
work and, ultimately, a more pleasant work environment for both volunteers and
employees.
This guide looks at the art of informal volunteer recognition and explores a multitude of
ways to create a culture of appreciation that can boost the morale of volunteers and
paid staff.
This is a Voice over “Internet” (VoIP) session, please use where possible. Follow prompts post
login. Speakers for sound are required & microphone (optional) to participate in the
conversation.
If you do not have a microphone or speakers, you can attend by telephone. Please note that
the phone number you receive after registering are long distance.

2. VMDS 4/12/2015
April 2015
Everyone Ready (ER)
Informal Volunteer Recognition
John L. Lipp
Please remember that all times are listed as Eastern Time Zone.
Morning Session Evening Session
10:00 AM – Eastern 9:00 PM - Eastern
9:00 AM - Central 8:00 PM - Central
8:00 AM – Mountain 7:00 PM – Mountain
7:00 AM – Pacific 6:00 PM – Pacific
If you are attending the webinar on the phone only or have more than one person on a
computer or telephone line – please email Tammy Chase at the below email address to get your
name on the attendance list.
For further information, please contact, Saundria Cardwood (703-601-6862) or
tammychase.vtt@gmail.com
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about
joining the Webinar. Upon joining the webinar, if you are not be able to hear the sound
through your computer, you will have to call the phone number provided in the
registration.
System Requirements, PC-based attendees, Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server,
Vista, Macintosh®-based attendees, required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer.