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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 2, 2003
SUBJECT:
Recognition of Youth Volunteers
Report by Paul McCreary, Parks and Community Services Manager
ATTACHMENTS: None
RECOMMENDATION: Formally recognize volunteers with certificates of appreciation.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: The City coordinates three teen volunteer programs including the
Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), Junior Leader Program (JLP), and the Junior Aquatic Water Safety
Program (JAWS). The YAC offers volunteers an opportunity to become involved in the planning and
implementation of teen programs and events. Those volunteering with JLP program assist with the daily
operation of the City's summer day camp programs. The JAWS volunteers assist with teaching
swimming lessons and recreational swimming at the Dublin Swim Center. Each program provides the
volunteers with valuable job training and leadership skills. Many of the volunteers seek employment with
the City when they are old enough to be employed. This has had a positive impact on employee
recruitment and retention for the Parks and Community Services Department.
This year over 60 teens participated in the City's volunteer programs. The teens provided over 3,900
volunteer hours, which is the most assistance the City has ever received. The efforts of these volunteers
have helped the City to provide outstanding programs and activities that are fun, safe and rewarding for
participants. The service provided by the volunteers has also helped to make Dublin and even better place
to live and play.
RECOMMENDATION: In recognition of their service it is recommended the City Council
formally recognize the volunteers with certificates of appreciation.
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