| Motivation is a difficult issue within any volunteer group. One method that works for us is to keep members engaged in productive efforts such as surveys, events and patrol. It’s also important to get to know the patrol officers to increase their comfort level in the services available to them from our members. Awards and recognition come from various sources.
We’ve been recognized as the Volunteer Team of the Year by our local County government. We’ve had one of our members recognized as
Senior Volunteer of the Year. We’ve received numerous awards from our local Town Government for outstanding service to the community. We’ve also received awards and messages of thanks from our Police Department. In the past, the Leesburg Police Department has issued several of our members Commander Awards, previously granted only to officers within the Department, for their efforts in locating an elderly patient who had wandered away from a local nursing home in a life-threatening situation. Our organization has also been recognized by the National Points of Light Foundation and is recognized on their web site. Additionally, we’ve been recognized by the Federal Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS) program. |