Met Council thanks YOU!

Here at Met Council, we care about people who care about others. We appreciate the volunteers who give up their weeknights or weekends to serve at Masbia or help out at one of our job readiness workshops because we would not be able to carry any of these programs without them. We are known for sending our birthday cards and, as you can see from reading our blog, for recognizing the volunteers who have really gone the extra mile in our "Volunteer of the Month" section.

But how much does a THANK YOU really matter? According to a study by volunteer organization New York Cares on its own volunteers, it matters a whole lot. 16% of their volunteer opportunities in 2009 were filled just because they showed that they were thankful to volunteers for their service. Volunteers who were thanked served 27% more and became leaders at a rate 25% faster than those who were not.

All of these numbers prove what everyone has always known: that it's nice to feel appreciated. So, to all who have volunteered with Met Council before, we absolutely appreciate you and will continue to show how much we love you. We couldn't have done it without all of you!

What do YOU think? How far do you think a word of thanks goes? Feel free to leave a comment and let us know!

Here are just a few of our many awesome volunteers hard at work serving Seniors, preparing clients for the working world, and helping out at Masbia.