Beyond Thank You: Crafting a Recognition Plan
Volunteer Recognition is not a one size fits all approach. When you are shining a light on your volunteers, it is important to find the right balance between highlighting individual contributions and making sure everybody that engages with the organization feels seen and appreciated. In this workshop, we will explore how to craft a recognition plan that considers the various ways volunteers give to your organization, while being mindful of budget constraints that may impact efforts.
About the Speaker:
Jovany Otero is the Volunteer Coordinator for Great Rivers Greenway. With a background in non-profit and social services, Jovany draws from his experience in programming, recruitment, and outreach to apply to his work with volunteers. When not coordinating the volunteer experience at GRG, Jovany enjoys being outdoors and exploring new places to eat with his family.
Rob Gatz is the Volunteer Services Manager for Explore St. Louis. Starting as a volunteer with Explore St. Louis in 2009, Rob draws from that volunteer experience and his customer service experience in the travel industry to successfully lead a group of 150+ volunteers who are passionate about St. Louis. Rob serves as the Treasurer of the Metropolitan Volunteer Managers Association and has also served on the board as External Communication Chair. Rob loves traveling, cooking, trying new restaurants and spending time with his family.
Complimentary lunch will be provided to those attending. To ensure we have enough food and beverage, please register for this meeting by Monday, October 14.
