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Why This Thank You Gift for Volunteers Is Special
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a small thank-you gift for volunteers or helpers — is Thank You Gift Ideas for Volunteer Appreciation a good choice?
Yes, it's a little token they'll actually use. It holds a lavender lip balm, a lavender sachet, a bee enamel pin and a mini dried lavender flower. The bee is a cheerful nod to busy helpers.
What makes the Thank You Gift Ideas for Volunteer Appreciation different from other lavender gift sets?
The lip balm and sachet in this set both carry lavender grown on our family farm in Newstead, Waikato. The lip balm is made with shea butter, beeswax and our own steam-distilled lavender oil, and the mini dried flower is grown, dried and bunched by hand on the farm.
What occasions suit this lavender volunteer thank-you gift?
It suits volunteers, committee members, coaches, helpers at school or club events, staff thank-yous and corporate gifts.
Does this gift set arrive ready to give?
Yes — it arrives gift-boxed, ready to send straight to the recipient: just enter their address as the shipping address. To include a personal message, add one of our greeting cards to your order and write your message in the Gift message or special instructions box in your cart — we'll handwrite it on the card. Receipts are emailed to you, so no price or invoice goes in the parcel.
How do I use this lavender volunteer thank-you gift?
Use the lip balm whenever lips feel dry. Tuck the sachet into a drawer or bag, and wear the bee pin on a jacket, hat or tote.
Does this lavender volunteer thank-you gift contain nuts, coconut, beeswax or milk?
The Lavender Lip Balm contains beeswax, coconut oil, shea butter and sweet almond oil. None of the items contain milk. Full ingredient lists are on each product's own page.
Where does the lavender in this gift set come from?
The lip balm is made with Super Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia 'Super') essential oil grown and steam-distilled on our family farm in Newstead, Waikato, and the sachet and dried flower hold lavender from the same fields. The bee pin is designed at the farm.
How long does delivery take within New Zealand for this gift set?
We send every order by tracked courier, with no signature needed. We aim to deliver within 3–5 working days in the North Island and 5–7 working days in the South Island and rural areas, and orders placed on a weekend or public holiday are sent the next business day.
Can I order this lavender volunteer thank-you gift from overseas for someone in New Zealand?
Yes. You can order the Thank You Gift Ideas for Volunteer Appreciation from anywhere in the world and we'll deliver it to any address in New Zealand — just enter the recipient's NZ address at checkout. We only deliver within New Zealand, so it can't be sent to an address overseas.
Lavender Backyard Garden Gift Sets Compared to Other Brands
| Features | Our Gift Sets | Many Other Gift Sets |
|---|---|---|
| Lavender Source | Grown and steam-distilled on our family farm in Newstead, Waikato, since 2014. | Lavender oil is often bought in from overseas, and its origin isn't always stated. |
| Own Brand | Most items are our own Lavender Backyard Garden® products, made in small batches at the farm with our own lavender essential oil. Keepsakes like bookmarks, pins and magnets are designed at the farm. | Many gift box shops buy in products from other brands and pack them into a box. |
| Lavender Variety | We name the variety: Super Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia 'Super') for our essential oil and most body care, English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) for our English lavender body oil and lotion, and 'Pacific Blue' for our teas and jams. | The lavender variety is rarely stated. |
| Dried Lavender | Grown spray-free and harvested on our farm for sachets and dried flowers. | May be imported and sometimes treated with sprays or preservatives. |
| Scent | Scented with our own lavender essential oil. Our goat milk, scrub and shaving soaps use an English lavender fragrance. | May use synthetic fragrance oils instead of essential oil. |
| Ingredients | Full ingredient list on every product page, with common allergens named in each gift set's FAQ. | Ingredient details aren't always easy to find. |
| Cruelty-Free | We don't test on animals. | Varies by brand. |
| Small Batch | Made in small batches for freshness and care. | Often mass-produced. |
| Gift Ready | Packed by hand at the farm, ready to give. Most sets arrive gift-boxed with tissue paper and ribbon. | Presentation varies, and some sets need extra wrapping. |
| Send to NZ Recipients | Order from anywhere in the world and we'll deliver to any New Zealand address. | Delivery to New Zealand isn't always available. |



