Take a Break

Strengthen bonds within your organization by taking everybody for a weekend team-building retreat. Choose a fun, relaxing location that’s out of town and away from workday stresses. Plan team-building games and activities, and remember to plan some time to kick back and relax as well. Surprise everyone with a Hooded Zippered Sweatshirt to wear during the weekend, and at the end of the retreat, further thank each person for working so hard, by giving each a Social Worker Gift Box of Appreciation.

Get Movin’ For Charity

Encourage your social workers to sign up for a fun run or a fun walk for charity during March. Decide which charity you would like to support, and gather donations from friends and family. This is a great way to have fun and celebrate Social Work Month, while also giving back to your community! Give everyone who participates a “Social Workers: Making A Difference One Person At A Time” Stainless Steel Water Bottle, as well as a Pedometer so they can track how far they’ve gone.

Hunt For Fun

Organize an office-wide scavenger hunt as a fun and relaxing diversion! If your staff is large, have them divide into teams, and hand out a list of items to hunt for in and around the office. For instance you might have them track down a yellow mug, a red pen, a flower, and a fork. Encourage employees to be creative with their solutions, and reward all members of the team that finishes first with a Embroidered Microfleece Blanket or Deluxe Lunch Bag. Give all participants a Ceramic Mug with Stationery Set.

Show You Care

If your organization only employs a small number of social workers, make it a point to meet with each one individually to personally express your gratitude for the hard work they do. Give praise and allow each worker to speak openly about any concerns. Then thank them with a Wooden Trio Photo Frame, and a “Social Workers: Making A Difference One Person At A Time” Greeting Card.

Potluck Lunch

Plan a potluck luncheon in a local park, or if the weather is still too chilly, hold it in a conference room or banquet hall. Have the main course catered (or barbeque at the park) and ask each employee to bring a side dish or dessert is traditional for his or her family or culture. At the lunch, say a few words about the great work your social workers do, and have each one step forward to receive a Lapel Pin on a Card. Choose from a wide selection, including “Social Workers: Making A Difference One Person At A Time”; “Social Workers: Helping People, Touching Lives”; “Social Workers: Caring That Makes A Difference”, and more.

Try Your Luck

Combine social worker appreciation with a fundraising event for your organization by holding a casino night. Rent a hall and have your non-social worker employees take the roles of card dealers. Make it a dress-up affair if you want, and include a raffle for all attendees. Some prizes could be a Ceramic Mug with Stationary Set, a Recycled Tote Bag , and a Tri-Fold Frame Clock & Caddy.

Raise Awareness

Social workers do lots of valuable work in the community, but for people who don’t interact with them directly, their work may be a mystery. Hold an education event to bring to light how vital your social workers are. Make displays that explain what social workers do, and hang “Social Workers: Making A Difference One Person At A Time” Posters. Serve coffee and snacks, and hand out “We Love Our Social Workers” Buttons to your visitors.