10 Free & Printable Volunteer Appreciation Certificates

National Volunteer Week is coming up. It’s a great opportunity to take a moment to celebrate their incredible contributions to your community. How do you plan to express appreciation to your group’s volunteers?

One idea? Give them a volunteer certificate of appreciation. This is a simple, yet meaningful way to recognize their hard work and dedication to your group and community. A certificate—whether provided physically or digitally—serves as a lasting reminder of their impact.

Not sure where to start? Use these free, printable volunteer appreciation certificates. Whether you want something classic, formal, bright or fun, these designs will help with an easy volunteer appreciation idea that can be executed in no time.

10 Free Certificates

Right-click each certificate to copy, download, print and share the image. If you want to edit them digitally, you can use a tool such as Preview on Mac, Canva or Acrobat to add in the names and dates.

1. Certificate of Appreciation

Celebrate their dedication with a vibrant, eye-catching certificate that shines as brightly as they do.

2. Certificate of Awesomeness

Let your volunteers know just how truly awesome they are with this fun and energetic award.

3. Awesome Volunteer Star

Recognize their stellar contributions with a certificate that highlights their superstar impact.

4. Certificate of Volunteer Gratitude

A cheerful and warm way to say “thank you” with a smile!

5. Appreciation of Service

A timeless and professional certificate to honor their meaningful service.

6. Heart of Gold Award

Recognize those with a giving spirit and a heart of gold with this elegant volunteer award certificate.

7. Making a Difference

Show appreciation for those who go above and beyond with community service that creates positive change.

8. Colorful Volunteer Certificate

A fun and lively volunteer certificate that matches the energy and passion of your group.

9. Appreciation Certificate for Volunteers

A polished way to honor volunteers during this special week of the year.

Certificado de Apreciación Para Voluntarios (Volunteer Appreciation Certificate in Spanish)

Expresa tu gratitud a tus voluntarios de habla hispana con este certificado bellamente diseñado. (Express gratitude to your Spanish speaking volunteers with this beautifully designed certificate.)

Beyond certificates, there are plenty of ways to make volunteers feel valued. A heartfelt thank you card, printable yard sign, sharing an inspirational quote or creating a volunteer thank you video are all ways to thank them. What’s more, these public symbols of your gratitude also show that yours is a great place to volunteer, which can inspire others to join your mission.