Title
Parks, a division of the Chief Administrative Office, recommends the Commission:
1) Approve the volunteer recognition plan and timeline; and
2) Discuss volunteer activities and achievements to begin preparing a list of volunteers for nomination by district to recognize in 2026.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On April 14, 2026 (Legistar 26-0670), the Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) discussed ideas for recognizing parks and trails volunteers. The PRC expressed interested in recognizing volunteers through social media spotlight posts, on the Parks Division website, in a Mt Democrat article, during the PRC’s annual report presentation to the Board, and some interest in a volunteer appreciation event.
The PRC discussed working with Parks Division staff to prepare a list of volunteers for nominations. The PRC will then select one nomination per district to recognize and honor during National Volunteer Week in April.
Recognizing volunteers is part of the PRC’s 2025-26 Annual Goal to “support staff with recruiting volunteer base, providing motivational support, and recognizing volunteer achievements”, in alignment with Parks and Trails Master Plan Initiative 4.1.4. to “provide motivational support for and retention of volunteers through calls to service and recognition of efforts”.
CONTACT
Zachary Perras, Parks Manager