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Great Gift Ideas for PTO Volunteers

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Any time is a good time to recognize volunteers for their contribution to your PTO with a token of appreciation.

The thank you gift doesn’t need to be fancy, but coming up with a creative idea can be hard.

This post rounds up some great options that’ll make your volunteers feel appreciated and are really nice volunteer gift ideas!

Plant Cube Appreciation Gift - Includes Thyme Seed Packet, Peat Pellet, and 3-inch Wooden Planter - Employee Teacher Nurse Thank You Gift by Cheersville

This first volunteer thank you gift idea is pun-tastic! It’s a really nice idea to give volunteers a gift that’ll keep growing and reminding them of your appreciation the entire time!

MYOSPARK Volunteer Appreciation Gift Volunteer keychain Thank You Gift For Volunteer Social Worker Gift (Volunteer Keychain)

Give volunteers a daily reminder of your appreciation for them with this lovely keychain.

Bronze Clock Keychain with Thank you Tag, Volunteer Appreciation Gift - Thanks For Giving Us Your Time

This cute key chain is a nice thank you for the time volunteers commit to PTO!

Compendium ThoughtFulls Pop-Open Cards — 3-Pack of You're Awesome, You Matter, Thank You — 90 Pop-Open Cards, Each with a Different Message Inside

This set of thank you cards pop open and come in a big pack, enough for all of your volunteers, making it an economical volunteer token of appreciation.

Tiny Expressions Thanks a Latte Coffee Gift Card Holders Set of 4 with Envelopes

Prefer to give gift cards instead?

Head on over to Starbucks and pick up a gift card and then dress them up with these fun gift card holders!

American Greetings Thank You Cards with Envelopes, Bold Multicolored (50-Count)

Bright and colorful thank you cards are a great way to deliver a handwritten note to each volunteer.

Retro Chalkboard Thank You Card Pack / 36 Greeting Cards With Brown Kraft Envelopes / 6 Vintage Blackboard Chalk Designs Blank Inside / 3 1/2" x 4 7/8" Teacher Appreciation Note Cards

This collection of thank you cards are a cute way to express your gratitude for your wonderful volunteers!

I Don't Get Paid to Be Awesome It's Strictly Volunteer Work: Volunteer Appreciation Gifts Quote Design Notebook (Journal, Diary) (Volunteer Thank You Presents)

This notebook is a great way to let your volunteers know exactly what you think of them!

And they’re sure to smile when they use it, for PTO notes, of course!

The Strength of the Team is each Individual Member.: Team Thank You Gifts- Lined Blank Notebook Journal

This notebook is a great team builder.

It’ll remind volunteers that their contributions are true valued.

Never Forget The Difference You've Made: Retirement & Appreciation Gifts for Women and Professionals Who Have Made a Big Impact on People's Lives. ... Diary & Sketchbook. 6 x 9 inch, 120 Pages.

This notebook features a lovely sentiment that volunteers will be grateful for.

PTA Volunteers Are Magical, Cute Unicorn Volunteer T-Shirt

But really, who are we kidding? Call out your volunteers for what they are: magical people who make stuff happen! This unicorn volunteer t-shirt is so spot on!

Volunteers Are Magical: Volunteer Quotes Appreciation Journal, Notebook, Diary (Thank You Gifts for Volunteer Recognition)

If a t-shirt isn’t right, how about this cute unicorn notebook then?Sanrich Thank You Drawstring Bags 4x6 inch for Party Favors 20 Pack Gift Treat Goodies Bags (4x6)

Wrap up come chocolate in these simple thank you bags that volunteers will love!

Coolife Thank You, Congrats Gifts for Women, Best Friend, Coworker - Funny Congratulations, Job Promotion, Thoughtful Birthday Gifts for Women, Mentor, Principal, Manager, Boss, Her Wine Tumbler

This tumbler is a hilarious shout out to awesome volunteers!

Nurforta Sometimes You Forget That You are Awesome - Thank You Gifts, Funny Birthday Cup Inspirational Gifts for Women, Men, Coworker, Friends - Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Keychain Glitter 12oz

This purple-blue-green ombre tumbler is a nice way to remind volunteers how great they are!

The Providence Cookie Company THANK YOU GOURMET COOKIE GIFT choose 1, 2, 3 or 4 Dozen (2 Dozen)

Put out a this box of gratitude cookies at your next PTO meetings and invite volunteers to snag one.

Jelly Belly "Thank You" Jelly Beans, Assorted Flavors, 1-oz, 30 Pack

These Thank You Jelly Belly packs would be a sweet addition to the last meeting of the school year!

Thank You Gift Volunteer Bracelet Volunteers Like You Are Special And Few Volunteer Appreciation Gift Social Worker Bracelet (volunteers bracelet)

This bangle volunteer appreciation bracelet has a nice sentiment on the charm.

AleapDoll Wholesale 15 PCS Inspirational bracelets Gifts for women men unique Christmas Birthday friendship gift Motivational Quotes leather Bangle jewelry

The sentiments and motivational statements on these bracelets aren’t directly related to being thankful or grateful for volunteers, but recipients are sure to love them nonetheless.

Plus, the bracelets come in a pack of five and are good for both female and male volunteers to wear a reminder of their dedication to the PTO.

Volunteers Make A Difference: Room Mom Gifts, Volunteer Appreciation Gifts Prime, Volunteer Thank You Gifts, Gift for Volunteer, Volunteer Gifts, Notebook Journal, 6x9 College Ruled

The artwork on this notebook is lovely and paired with “volunteers make a difference” is a sweet token.

Thanks for being Awesome in so many ways: Appreciation Gift- Lined Blank Notebook Journal

This notebook is like a fun award for volunteers to carry around for all to see.

Maybe a little cheesy, but thoughtful!

Memgift You Make A Difference Mantra Cuff Personalized Bracelet Appreciation Thanksgiving Day Jewelry Gifts for Coach Mentor Volunteer Teacher Female Police Officer

I love the idea of having this special message inside the bangle.

It would be pretty cheesy to have this message displayed on the outside of the bracelet, but it feels like it would be a special little reminder that would make me smile when I wore it.I PTO Like It's My Job Cute Heart Symbol Quote for PTO Moms T-Shirt

Who else can related to this shirt? I need it in allllllll the colors!

I PTO Like It's My Job: Funny Gift for Mom School Volunteers in Parent Teacher Organization (6 x 9" Journal Notebook)

And this notebook would complete the look!

Sometimes, after a long week, wine is the right answer! How nice is this tumbler from Crafty Chicks Designs that sums it all up?

Over to you!

What is the best volunteer gift you’ve ever received from your PTO?

Share with us in the comments!


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Christina Hidek

Author of The Principal's Parent Group Playbook: Practical PTO Partnership Strategies for a Stronger School Community. Recovering attorney turned Professional Organizer. Host of the vibrant Super Star PTO Leaders Facebook Group. PTO/PTA engagement expert and school parent group volunteer nerd with 15+ years of experience. Learn more about Christina here.
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