In some cultures there is no formal translation for the English word "thank you". Instead, giving and receiving support from each other is their way of being in community, together. This is how I think about volunteering.
I feel privileged to know many of our volunteers personally, and no matter how much they have helped others, they report receiving a gift too through their volunteering. So, rather than just a thank you, it is often feeling the privilege of serving others that motivates them to volunteer.
