Free template
Volunteer certificate template
Thanking volunteers properly keeps them coming back. A certificate with their name, role and hours is a simple way to do it, and for students it doubles as proof of service hours.
What to include
- Volunteer name
- Role and hours (students often need hours for school or award schemes)
- The period covered
- A personal thank-you line
- Coordinator signature
Sample wording
Other ways to say it: “with grateful thanks for”, “in recognition of outstanding volunteer service”, “for generously giving”. More in our wording examples.
Make them for everyone at once
- Put one row per person in Excel or CSV. These columns work well:
Full_NameRoleHoursPeriodIssue_DateCert_ID - Open the template: the wording above is already in place with merge tags such as
{{Role}}. - Upload your list, add your logo and signature, and check a few certificates in the preview.
- Download a ZIP with one PDF per person, or a single PDF for printing.
Questions
Is the free plan enough for a small group?
Yes. The free plan covers up to 25 certificates a month, which suits many small charities and clubs.
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