HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 03 2023 Volunteer week presentationNational Volunteer Week Proclamation
April 16-22, 2023
Prior Lake City Council
April 3, 2023
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Volunteers in Prior Lake
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National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service in our community.
PLHS Junior Optimist Club (6/16/22)
Lakefront Park clean-up 6/2022
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Recognizing and encouraging volunteerism helps promote a culture of service and deeper connections throughout the community.
PLHS Lacrosse team at Memorial Park (5/1/22)
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‘Friends of the Parks’ is aimed at creating valuable experiences, while gaining assistance with service efforts.
In 2022, over 100 volunteers spent over 450 total hours on service projects that benefitted our park system.
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Volunteers in Prior Lake
Shore Crest neighbors 10/2022
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3 Eagle Scout Projects in 2022 to enhance our parks
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Volunteers in Prior Lake
Tommy S. – bow and arrow holders
Carson S. – pickleball paddle holders
Brandon K. – hammocking posts
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25 volunteers worked about 90 hours assisting Recreation events in 2022
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Chalk Fest volunteers 9/2022
DecemBRRR Dazzle volunteers 12/2022
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More than 20 individuals volunteered for over 1200 hours at Club Prior throughout 2022
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Club volunteer gardeners
Fall Tea volunteering
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Value of Volunteers
* National average value of volunteer time is $30/hr
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National Volunteer Week
April 16-22, 2023
Thank you to all
Prior Lake Volunteers!
SMSC – spreading playground mulch 6/2022
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