Sample design
Volunteer White
$8.50White · 3″ × 1″ · Pin back
Bright white with a teal heart and a pin back that holds on volunteer vests and smocks.
Have a logo? Upload it in the badge maker to see it on this badge before you order.
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Volunteer Name Badges
Reusable acrylic name tags for hospital, hospice, nonprofit and community volunteers — with the volunteer's name plus a role or your organization's name. From $8.50.
Reusable — not a stickerOrganization name or logoPin back for vestsRecognition gift idea
Volunteer badge styles
Type the volunteer's name, then their role, “Volunteer” or your organization's name on line two. Upload your logo in the badge maker to replace the heart.
Customize this style: your logo, other colors & sizes →
Sample design
Helper Sparkle
$9.00Silver Glitter · 3″ × 1″ · Magnet back
Silver glitter that's easy to spot in a busy lobby or at an event welcome table.
Have a logo? Upload it in the badge maker to see it on this badge before you order.
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Sample design
Coordinator Gold
$10.00Gold · 3″ × 1.5″ · Magnet back
The taller gold badge for coordinators, team leads and long-serving volunteers.
Have a logo? Upload it in the badge maker to see it on this badge before you order.
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See the badge with your own logo
Open the badge maker to upload your logo, type the text, and try any of the seven acrylic colors, both sizes and either backing, with a live preview. Need a completely custom layout? Add a note in the badge maker, or email your artwork toinfo@avdeb.com after checkout. Real product photos are on thebadge page.
A badge volunteers keep
Paper and sticker name tags get lost or thrown away after one shift. A personalized acrylic badge lasts for years, so regular volunteers wear the same one every week — and it tells them they're part of the team.
Many organizations give a badge after a volunteer's first few shifts or at a recognition event, and switch to a gold badge for milestones or leadership roles.
Hospital, hospice and nonprofit volunteers
Hospitals and hospices usually issue their own photo ID for access, and a name badge is worn alongside it so patients and families can read the volunteer's name easily. Use line two for the role — “Chaplaincy Volunteer”, “Gift Shop”, “Patient Escort” — or simply “Volunteer”. Check your volunteer office's dress code before ordering.
Food banks, museums, animal shelters and community centers often swap the heart for their own logo and leave line two as “Volunteer” so one style fits everyone.
Magnet or pin for volunteers
Volunteer vests and smocks are often thick, so a pin back holds best. Magnets are easier for volunteers who move the badge between their own shirts and jackets, and they leave no holes in personal clothes.
Magnet or pin back?
Magnet back
- No holes in shirts, scrubs or blazers
- Quick to move between outfits
- Best on light and medium-weight fabric
Pin back
- Holds firmly on thick knits, fleece and aprons
- Slightly lower price
- No magnet — suitable near implanted medical devices
Ordering for a team
Add one badge per person: type their name and title, click “Add to cart”, then type the next name. In the badge maker your logo and design stay set between names, so every badge matches. Each person becomes a separate line in your cart, so nothing gets mixed up. For long lists, email the names and titles toinfo@avdeb.com and we'll help you put the order together.
Frequently asked questions
What should a volunteer name badge say?
The volunteer's name on line one and either “Volunteer” or their role on line two — or your organization's name, if the role is obvious. Your logo can replace the heart on the left.
Can you put our organization's logo on the badges?
Yes. Upload it in our badge maker when you order, or email it to info@avdeb.com with your order number, and we'll print it in place of the heart.
Magnetic or pin badges for volunteers?
Pins hold best on volunteer vests and smocks. Magnets are easier for volunteers who wear the badge on their own clothes, since they leave no holes.
Are name badges a good volunteer recognition gift?
Yes — a personalized, reusable badge is a small, practical way to welcome new volunteers or mark a milestone, especially during National Volunteer Week.
Can we order badges for all our volunteers at once?
Yes. Add one badge per volunteer with their name and role, or email a list of names to info@avdeb.com and we'll help you place the order.
Are these acrylic badges reusable?
Yes. They're made from acrylic, not paper or vinyl stickers, so volunteers can wear the same badge shift after shift.
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