Volunteer Benefits

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Volunteer Benefits

Volunteers at Swaner experience a wide-range of benefits:Volunteer Benefits

  • Feel a sense of personal satisfaction in that you are making a difference, reaching out to the community, and giving your time to something you enjoy
  • Volunteer Appreciation Events held throughout the year
  • Personal Development and Volunteer-Only Events, such as snowshoe tours of the Preserve, wildflower hikes, bird walks, field trips, and tours of local non-profit organizations
  • Volunteer profiles featured in our email mailings and on our website
  • An annual Volunteer Reception where volunteers are recognized and awarded

Volunteers also receive appreciation gifts depending on the number of hours they donate to Swaner:

  • 10 hours = Individual Membership at Swaner Volunteer Benefits
  • 30 hours = Swaner T-shirt
  • 40 hours = Special Edition, Hand-made Swaner Coffee Mug
  • 50 hours = Personalized Nametag and Family Level Membership
  • 75 hours = Collared Swaner Shirt or Swaner Fleece Vest
  • 150 hours = $50.00 Gift Card to a Restaurant of Your Choice
  • 150+ hours = Name on Volunteer Recognition Plaque

*Volunteers fulfilling community service hours or students volunteering for credit are not eligable to receive appreciation gifts based on hours.