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THE GIFT OF LISTENING<\/strong> \u2013 no interruption, no daydreaming, no planning your response.\u00a0 Just listening.<\/p>\n

THE GIFT OF AFFECTION<\/strong> \u2013 be generous with appropriate hugs, pats on the back, high fives, and kind gestures.\u00a0 Let small actions demonstrate your love.<\/p>\n

THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER<\/strong> – clip cartoons, send funny e-cards, or humorous stories.\u00a0 Show your volunteers that you are human, silly, and willing to lighten up!<\/p>\n

THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE<\/strong> – a brief, hand written note may be remembered for a lifetime and may even change someone\u2019s life.<\/p>\n

THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT<\/strong> – a simple and sincere \u201cI appreciate you\u201d or \u201cYou did a super job\u201d can make someone\u2019s day.<\/p>\n

THE GIFT OF A FAVOR<\/strong> – every day, go out of your way to do (or say) something kind.<\/p>\n

THE GIFT OF AUTHENTICITY<\/strong> – Let your volunteers see your hear. Your hurts, disappointments, and your hopes and dreams. Value and build authentic relationships and show your volunteers that they can trust you.<\/p>\n

THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION<\/strong> \u2013 the easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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