Q. I'm hosting a volunteer training and wanted to give out gift bags to my new volunteers? I want it to be nice, not cheesy? What are some unique ideas to show my appreciation for their time and effort?
I work for a hospice. Most of my volunteers will be helping with the socialization of our patients.
I work for a hospice. Most of my volunteers will be helping with the socialization of our patients.
A. Well, I could give more specific ideas if you shared a bit about your organization, the type of volunteers you have, what kind of hours/commitment they've contributed (or will).
I've found that volunteer appreciation presents that were most loved were ones from my heart. I've made sea star (replicas) tree ornaments (for museum tour guides). I've made crystal light catchers for church volunteers. I've done seed embedded paper for natural history museum volunteers.
It's fun to reflect the organization; afterall they must be choosing that organization for a reason. Mostly it's about the heart space with which anything is given.
Good Luck!!!
ANSWER ADDENDUM: Well, hospice work though rewarding is tough. There might be a lovely gift that could help them with the actual volunteering position as well. Something like a journal or a book to collect memories of people who they've made connections with. I'm not certain of the level of contact they'll have with those who may be making their transitions soon but it could be helpful.
One to work on creating for the furture is to gather snapshots of your volunteers/clients and make a calendar.
Something with a sense of humor is great too. Hospice work can be so heavy!!!
Music would be great too.
A book on grief.
A handwritten card is always appreciated!
Just a couple off the top of my head. Again, good luck and thank you for your service!
I've found that volunteer appreciation presents that were most loved were ones from my heart. I've made sea star (replicas) tree ornaments (for museum tour guides). I've made crystal light catchers for church volunteers. I've done seed embedded paper for natural history museum volunteers.
It's fun to reflect the organization; afterall they must be choosing that organization for a reason. Mostly it's about the heart space with which anything is given.
Good Luck!!!
ANSWER ADDENDUM: Well, hospice work though rewarding is tough. There might be a lovely gift that could help them with the actual volunteering position as well. Something like a journal or a book to collect memories of people who they've made connections with. I'm not certain of the level of contact they'll have with those who may be making their transitions soon but it could be helpful.
One to work on creating for the furture is to gather snapshots of your volunteers/clients and make a calendar.
Something with a sense of humor is great too. Hospice work can be so heavy!!!
Music would be great too.
A book on grief.
A handwritten card is always appreciated!
Just a couple off the top of my head. Again, good luck and thank you for your service!
Is it rude to give an Asian friend a secondhand gift from Europe even if it's of good quality?
Q. Quality glass or porcelain items sold in European shops tend to be very expensive, and the cheaper knock-offs are all made in China and probably available all over Asia at a fraction of the price. Would it be rude to gift someone from Asia with a secondhand item of quality, though not old enough to be an antique? Does it make a difference that it doesn't come in the original boutique packaging?
A. No it is never rude to give a gift to a friend. However, I'd make sure they have an interest in quality glass or porcelain from Europe. If they don't, then I'd rather get them something they do have an interest in. Personally I like unique gifts that the area is known for. For example, German coo-coo clock or beer stein. In Prague, the crystal. Items like that. If your friend collects glassware, or we are talking about simple items like a flower vase, it would never be rude to give them a gift--even if they could have bought it cheaper themselves. Gifts are from the heart and something you thought they would enjoy.
Where can I buy a swarovski crystal rhinestone license plate frame and or cell phone cover or case?
Q. Where can I buy a swarovski crystal rhinestone license plate frame and or cell phone cover or case? I think some people call them bling license plate frames and cell phones or diamond license plate frames and cell phones? My wife's birthday is coming up and I know she has seen and loved these things, but I have no idea where I can find one... Please help!
A. www.myblingthingz.com has a huge variety of diamond crystal rhinestone license plate frames and they also have the diamond crystal rhinestone cell phone covers you're looking for. They also have crystal rhinestone flip flops and picture frames and other rhinestoned products. I have bought several things from them as gifts and they have excellent customer service and high quality products that the people I gave them to loved.
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