Fall Tips for Happy Volunteers

Keeping Volunteers Happy & Motivated

The school year may just be beginning, but it's never too early to start thanking your volunteers. Here are 6 tips to keep your volunteers happy and coming back!

Adjust your mindset - Don't think of volunteer appreciation as only an end of the year effort. The more you recognize volunteers, the more they'll be encouraged to keep helping.
Keep it simple - Showing appreciation doesn't have to be elaborate. Even a sincere text message can make someone's day.
Thank everyone equally - Some volunteers can do more than others, but avoid the potential of being hurtful by "leveling" your thanks. Give everyone the same kudos.
Praise volunteers to each other - Rumors travel, but so does good news. Talk up your volunteers to each other and mention their contributions during meetings.
Hold a fun ceremony - Lighten up the traditional ceremony idea with one that recognizes helpers in humorous ways.
Take it up the chain - Let the principal know about individual volunteers' contributions, and encourage her to express her thanks independently.

Many hands make light work, and the work is a lot more fun when we feel appreciated.

*from: PTO Today.September 2018

Meet Justice

Gloria's story about her 2 year-old Shih Tzu, Justice: She had gotten accustomed to my sons being at home over the summer and hanging out with them and getting all the attention. She's rotten to the core with affection from us all. But school started back and my other son started working and that left me and her at home. I have a home office and she normally sits by my desk while I work. So things were quiet and she was missing. So I went to look for her and that's what I found. She had snuck into my son's room and got all his socks to play with. Till this day, when she starts to miss us. She sneaks into our rooms and gathers all our socks!

See you favorite furry friend featured by sending your story to lisa@spiritsoxusa.com .

Customer Spotlight: TEAM SCOT

"Time to tackle childhood and pediatric cancers together." Team Scot is teaming up with the Franklin Junior Wildcats for the 1st ever Team Scot Night on September 29 in Elk Grove, CA. Team Scot shirts and of course, sox, will not only be sold at the event, but also be worn by all Wildcat players, coaches and cheerleaders on the field. This is an excellent opportunity to raise money for an admirable non-profit fighting every day to end childhood cancer.

Not in the Elk Grove area? You still have the opportunity to participate! Sox and shirts are available for purchase with all proceeds going directly to the children and hospitals Team Scot supports.

For more information on the game and the gear, visit: https://www.facebook.com/TeamScotInc/

Question : Can I take pre-orders at my school/club/sports team before I place my order with Spirit Sox USA?

Answer : Of course! You should place your order whenever it works best for you. Just remember that production can take 4-6 weeks, so customers who take pre-orders before placing their Spirit Sox order, just need to wait a few weeks longer to get their sox.

The other pre-order route is to place your order and then take pre-orders while the sox are in production. This helps bridge the weeks of production and build excitement and sales for your soon to arrive sox!

All of this said, sales tend to skyrocket when the sox are on site and being worn. There is no better sales rep than your best friend or teacher wearing the coolest sox you've ever seen!

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