Express Appreciation to Volunteers

List **low-cost ways** for nonprofits to show appreciation to volunteers and keep them motivated. Focus on an animal shelter setting but keep ideas adaptable. Include:

- Recognition methods
- Small tokens of appreciation
- Social media shout-outs
- Celebratory events

### Success Criteria
- At least 5 ideas
- Emphasis on low or no cost
- Demonstrates genuine gratitude

Examples

• { "input": "Animal shelter with limited budget.", "output": "Ideas: (1) Handwritten thank-you notes, (2) Volunteer of the month spotlight on social media, (3) Certificates of appreciation, (4) Potluck appreciation lunch, (5) Photo board featuring volunteers with animals." }