We can’t do it without you!

: We couldn’t do what we do without you! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We miss you. Best, Brooke (and my­­­­ ‘new office-mate’ Amelia who drew this sign)
Photo Courtesy of Brooke Rosenblatt.

“Art is made by people, for people. Otherwise there is no reason for it to exist.” Taking a moment to create at my desk with this #HirshhornInsideOut Maker Morning activity inspired by the work of conceptual artist Lawrence Weiner and all of our dedicated and wonderful volunteers. Thank you for all that you do! – Rebecca Regan
Photo Courtesy of Rebecca Regan.

I am never so well reminded of what a privilege it is to work with such a dedicated and dynamic group of people like our volunteers as when I am unable to do so. While we are all hunkered down and riding out this pandemic, please know that all of the SI volunteer coordinators appreciate you, and we want you to be safe and well. We look forward to seeing you again when we reopen!
Photo Courtesy of Richard Weld.

Thank you for all the you do, day in and out to make NMAAHC the very best it can be! You are appreciated!
Photo Courtesy of Joriee Dorman.

Thank you Smithsonian volunteers for your dedication and service. I look forward to seeing, sharing, and laughing with you all again soon! Michelle Edwards, NMAAHC Volunteer Coordinator.
Photo Courtesy of Michelle Edwards.

Keeli and I just wanted to say thank you to all our Smithsonian Volunteers. (Keeli actually says woof but she means thank you!) We miss you! – Elizabeth Herndon, NMAAHC Visitor Services
Photo Courtesy of Elizabeth Herndon.

To Our Volunteers, Thank you!
Photo Courtesy of Herman Marigny.

This volunteer appreciation month is a little bit different, so I rounded up my new coworkers and their unicorns to show our NMAH volunteers how much we appreciate them (my kids are missing the Smithsonian museum experience too)! I have loved hearing from our volunteers during this time – seeing them on a zoom get together, and getting feedback or a friendly message have been highlights of the work from home experience. Can’t wait until we can see each other in person again!
Photo Courtesy of Jocelyn Knauf.

Thank you!
Photo courtesy Anthony Bullard

Thank you!
Photo courtesy Jimmy Locklear

Thank you!
Photo courtesy Mark Oberly

A BIG thank you!
Photo courtesy Sharyl Pahe-Short

Thank you!!! And I miss everyone!!
Photo courtesy Jose Salamanca

Thank you!
Photo courtesy Ada Torres

: Jo misses you all very much! Thank you for the amazing work that you do for NMNH and the friendliness and positivity you share with us during this time. If you miss chatting in the Volunteer Lounge, feel free to drop into the virtual hangout and say hello! – Josephine Gallagher, Volunteer Coordinator, NMNH
Photo Courtesy of Josephine Gallagher.

Lisa misses you all dearly! Trying to share some sunshine on a rainy day with you all. Thanks for all you do, and for your dedication to NMNH now and always. I look forward to seeing your faces on my computer each day, and even more so in person. Keep Smiling! – Lisa Marie Porter, Volunteer Manager, NMNH
Photo Courtesy of Lisa Porter.

Since we can’t celebrate in person this April, I made a little sign to say thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers. Looking forward to seeing you all back at the museums whenever that may be!—Elisabeth Kilday
Photo Courtesy of Elisabeth Kilday.

Thanks for all your hard work! – Bridget Balog, Visitor Services Coordinator, Public Inquiry Mail and Smithsonian Call Center, Office of Visitor Services
Photo Courtesy of Bridget Balog.

Abbey and Luka Earich celebrate all of our volunteers who donate their time and talent to the Smithsonian.
Photo Courtesy of Abbey Earich.

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month! Sending you love from myself and Titian my cat.
Photo Courtesy of Savannah Loebig.

Thank you, Volunteers! We appreciate everything you do and look forward to seeing you soon. I hope you’ve enjoyed our virtual celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Month here, on Volunteer Voices! – Alexis Miller, Office of Visitor Services
Photo Courtesy of Alexis Miller

Thank you to all the volunteers at the Renwick Gallery! Your work is so important. We hope to see you all when things improve. Best wishes, Rebecca and the entire Renwick staff. (Photo courtesy Rebecca Sullesta)

We miss all you dear volunteers so much. This is the time that all of our volunteer programs at SERC would be picking up – the school programs, the fieldwork, the laughs, the additions to the quote wall, so it has been especially sad. However, not even a pandemic could stop your dedication to SERC and to the entire Smithsonian. We still hear from you every day with ideas, ways you can still help our programs and serve our audiences, updates on SERC projects you are working on. And we hope you know how much we appreciate you every day, and especially now. Stay healthy, stay kind, stay you! – Karen, Cosette, Jillie, Elana, and Ayia (SERC Education)
Photo courtesy the SERC Education team

This month Transcription Center digital “volunpeers” have been busier than ever – helping to make our historic collections more accessible for everyone around the world. We are always amazed and humbled by this hard work and dedication, but your enthusiasm has been especially wonderful during this difficult time. It’s your activity online in TC that ensures we can all experience the joy and wonder of the Smithsonian from home. So, from all of us in the Transcription Center, thank you, volunpeers!! -Caitlin, TC Coordinator
Photo Courtesy Caitlin Haynes