Put the spotlight on their efforts: Your "thank you for volunteering letter" should be focused on the volunteer's efforts, not your efforts. Make sure to include the hours of work, the dates between when they volunteered, and include a overview of the type of work done.Suggested topics include expressing gratitude for their service, sharing hopeful messages, well wishes, and positive thoughts. In this guide, we'll cover the ins and outs of writing thankyou notes that leave your volunteers smiling and excited to volunteer again. Clearly described what the nominee did to deserve the award. Personal thank you notes foster a relationship with your volunteers beyond a one-time service event. Letter to volunteer from (or a visit with) the beneficiary of the volunteers services. Let the volunteer really see, hear and feel the end result of their work. This week is Volunteer Appreciation Week. We are so thankful for all that you do to support our mission of ensuring no soldier goes unloved.