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Leadership General Government (LGG) Class VII Group Project Presentation - Centralized Volunteer Program within City Government (B)
This is a presentation by Leadership General Government Class VII of their group project and a request to direct staff to implement a proposal for a centralized volunteer program, including designating a volunteer coordinator.
Explanation
Leadership General Government (LGG) Class VII chose as its group project to prepare a proposal for implementing a centralized volunteer program for volunteer opportunities within City government.
Currently, many departments fill existing volunteer opportunities through a variety of application and screening processes. The City currently has no centralized program for recruiting, retaining and rewarding City volunteers.
LGG Class VII's proposal is built on the basis of designating a volunteer coordinator who would be responsible for (1) implementing and managing a centralized application and selection process using the City's website, (2) overseeing a cohesive marketing campaign designed and implemented by Marketing and Communications, (3) building partnerships with area agencies and schools, and (4) planning and implementing a volunteer recognition program.
Staff will utilize existing resources, including designating an intern to coordinate the program. Staff will evaluate the results of the program after the first year of operations and will make future funding recommendations as a part of the budget process if a permanent full of part-time volunteer coordinator or other additional resources are needed. The funding for this position (or other associated costs) may be provided if savings are realized through the increased use of volunteers.
Fiscal Note
No existing resources will be used.
Recommendation
The City Commission direct staff to implement the proposal to create a centralized volunteer program, including the designation of a volunteer coordinator,...
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