You can adapt the volunteer lists or mix and match to make your own. I'll copy in a list of common ones I've seen used with teachers. This contains a couple lists combined, so has some duplicates with slightly different wording.
My advice is not to go overboard - pick a handful you like, maybe 8 or 10. You package them in a cellophane or net bag or small box with a note attached. The note usually has some witty remarks, maybe a quote, and the tongue-in-cheek list of items with explanations.
If you come up with others, please share.
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Band aid - reminds the teacher that sometimes we do more than teach, that we help heal hurt feelings, broken dreams, and lend an ear to a problem.</font>
Bath salts - to "take you away" when you've had a bad day.</font>
Candle – to help you light the way</font>
Candle - when you're up late grading papers</font>
Candy kiss - reminds us that everyone needs a hug, kiss, or warm fuzzy everyday. (all teachers, students, parents, and even administrators)</font>
Chewing gum - reminds us to stick with it and encourage our students to do like wise. Even the impossible task or assignment can be accomplished by sticking to it.</font>
Crayon - to color you day bright and cheerful</font>
Crayon - to color your day.</font>
Cup - for when yours is too full.</font>
Eraser - reminds us to allow students to know we are human and make mistakes just like they do, and it's ok. We must all be able to learn from our mistakes.</font>
Eraser - to remind you everyone makes mistakes</font>
Hugs & kisses - to make everything worthwhile.</font>
Hugs and kisses - for when you need a hug</font>
Jewel - because you are as valuable as any precious stone and a prayer for you to say at the start of each day</font>
Lifesaver - for when you've had one of those days.</font>
Lifesaver candy - you are a lifesaver to many of your students</font>
Lotion - for when things get a little rough.</font>
Marbles - to replace the ones you've lost (we enclosed extra, you'll need them later)</font>
Marbles - to replace those you might lose from time to time.</font>
Millionaire (candy) – because you are worth a million</font>
Mint - reminds us and our students we are worth a mint. (We may not be paid a mint, but are worth one.)</font>
Mounds - for the mounds of stuff you teach.</font>
Paperclip - to hold it all together</font>
Peanuts - to get a little nutty.</font>
Pencil - reminds us to be thankful and we should list our blessings daily, but also encourage our students to list their blessings and to be proud of their accomplishments.</font>
Pencil - to "write your wrongs"</font>
Puzzle piece - without you, things wouldn't be complete.</font>
Rubber band - reminds the teacher that they have to be flexible. Things don't always go the way we plan, but flexibility will help to work it out.</font>
Rubber band - to remind you to be flexible and try to work on "win-win" situations</font>
Sponge - to soak up the overflow when your brain is too full.</font>
String - to ties things together when everything falls apart</font>
Tea bag - reminds us we need time to relax, go over our blessing, and take time for others. Family, husbands, wives, friends, children need quality time together.</font>
Toothpick - reminds us to look for the good qualities in our students. You may be the only teacher who says something positive to them that day.</font>
Toothpick - to help you "pick" out the good qualities in others and yourself</font>
I have seen people on here talking about a volunteer survival kit (not sure what all is in it??), but has anyone done a Teacher Survival Kit and if so what did it include??? I am new to this whole thing and would like to bring some really neat ideas to our group!!~
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