Big Book of Volunteer Appreciation Ideas (Big Books (Gospel Light)) [Paperback]

Joyce Tepfer (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 213 pages
• Publisher: Gospel Light Publications (February 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830733094
• ISBN-13: 978-0830733095
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #569,558 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Title is misleading...be careful!, January 13, 2006

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Reading Fanatic "reading is fundamental" (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Big Book of Volunteer Appreciation Ideas (Big Books (Gospel Light)) (Paperback)

Be careful! The title of this book is a bit misleading. First of all, yes, it is a big book, but it doesn't provide what it says it does. All it is is a big book of labels that you can copy to place on candy that you can give as appreciation gifts. The labels have messages that thank people in Children's Ministry for their service. This book is ONLY FOR CHILDREN'S MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS - it does not include appreciation ideas for any other areas of ministry. It is not at all what I thought and I will be sending it back right away.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good resource for Churches...thank your volunteers!, February 24, 2006

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Sabrina Ingalls "Chronic Girl Scout Volunteer" (San Diego) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Big Book of Volunteer Appreciation Ideas (Big Books (Gospel Light)) (Paperback)

Similar to "Treat Em Right", you can simply xerox the pages as shown, and attach a small item, such as a snack. However, all the items have a religious message, so although it's a great book for those work in ministry (who want to give cute, inexpensive recognitions), it isn't really suitable for Scouting. Best part is that it also includes items such as office Supplies and household goods, all easily available!
A definite must for church libraries!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Almost a complete waste, April 13, 2006

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David Colvin - See all my reviews

This review is from: Big Book of Volunteer Appreciation Ideas (Big Books (Gospel Light)) (Paperback)

I got this book for free and I still feel like it was a waste. Honestly this book is nothing more than one idea presented in about 200 slight variations. The basic idea is that you take a piece of candy/whatever and attach a cheesy generic message to it. Not the worst idea I've ever heard, but certainly not a good one. In my opinion, giving someone an Orange and a tag that says "Orange you glad you volunteered" might make some laugh, but it's not exactly going to make people feel overly appreciated.

The one thing this book does do is remind me that I need to put actual time and effort into appreciating my volunteers. It's a big purple reminder on my shelf that my volunteers deserve better.

Come on, Gospel Light. You can do much, much better than this.