For our Volunteer Recognition Dinner last spring, we used the theme, "Our Volunteers are Gems!" We used jewel tone colors to decorate. The centerpieces were jeweltoned candle holders with the battery operated candle lights inside. At each place setting, we decorated with a bookmark that had plastic jewels glued to it and read: "Our Volunteers are Like Gems!"
Amethyst-Volunteers are like amethyst because they are vivid and sincere. They create stability, calmness and tranquility, even in the midst of a rowdy group of children.
Diamond-Volunteers are like diamonds because they are brilliant, courageous and tough. Volunteers are highly prized and loved.
Emerald-Volunteers are like emeralds because they are intense and soothing. They reflect growth, remove weariness and soothe the soul-they are highly valued.
Ruby-Volunteers are like rubies because they are glowing and intense. They are wise, creative and peaceful.
Sapphire-Volunteers are like sapphires because they are clear and precious. They are brilliant, precise, happy and bring blessings.
Above all, our volunteers are valuable, beautiful, tough, priceless and truly treasured. It was a huge success as the volunteers truly felt valued and appreciated.