Sunday, April 18, marks the beginning of National Volunteer Week. This is an opportunity to recognize and thank volunteers across the nation for the contributions they make to our communities. As a part of this celebration, the City of Janesville will be holding its annual Volunteer Appreciation Event and Award Ceremony recognizing the positive impact our volunteers make on our organization and community.
While the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic prevents the City from holding this event in person, the City is excited to welcome the community to a virtual version of the event on Friday, April 23 at 11:55 a.m. The program will be broadcast on JATV as well as streamed on the City’s website at www.janesvillewi.gov/government/public-meeting-materials-videos.
The program will include an introduction and overview of the importance of volunteers of the more than 600 volunteers who help the City fulfill its mission. It will also feature the presentation of the City’s Volunteer of the Year Awards. Highlighting the commitment of City volunteers from across the organization. This year’s Volunteer of the Year awards will be given to individuals from five categories across the City, including:
- Administrative Volunteer of the Year
- Library Volunteer of the Year
- Parks Volunteer of the Year
- Public Safety Volunteer of the Year
- Recreation Volunteer of the Year
For more information on the event, please contact Nick Faust, Communications Specialist, at (608) 755-3094 or faustn@ci.janesville.wi.us.
