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Certificate of appreciation

This certificate of appreciation is a simple, customisable template designed to help Volunteering Involving Organisations formally recognise and thank volunteers for their contribution. It can be used to acknowledge participation, service milestones or special efforts.

Benefits for volunteer managers

  • provide volunteers with a certificate to recognise volunteer contributions
  • support positive volunteer experiences and motivation
  • create positive and valuable volunteer experiences.

How to apply this resource

This template is most useful during volunteer recognition events, at the completion of programs or seasons, or when acknowledging individual or team contributions.

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Volunteering WA is the peak body for volunteering in Western Australia, working across community, government, corporate and education organisations to build capacity of volunteer involving organisations, and support volunteering.

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