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The memorandum discusses the annual report on the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) volunteer management programs in San José. It highlights the significant contributions of volunteers, who provided nearly 111,000 hours of service in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, valued at approximately $4.3 million. The report outlines various volunteer roles across parks, community centers, and neighborhood initiatives, emphasizing the importance of volunteer engagement in enhancing community services and addressing challenges faced by the city. It also notes the need for increased staffing to better manage volunteer efforts and expand programs.
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The PRNS volunteer network enhances the city's ability to maintain parks and support community engagement.
Volunteers contributed nearly 111,000 hours in FY 2023-2024, valued at approximately $4.3 million.
Volunteer roles include park beautification, community center support, and neighborhood initiatives.
There was a 40% increase in volunteer hours from the previous fiscal year.
Staffing limitations hinder the ability to expand volunteer programs and manage increased engagement.
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COMMITTEE AGENDA: ITEM: TO: NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE 4/10/25 (d)1 FROM: Jon Cicirelli SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: March 24, 2025 Approved Date 4/2/2025 SUBJECT: Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Volunteer Management Programs Annual Report RECOMMENDATION Accept the annual report on Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services volunteer management programs, accomplishments, and improvement initiatives. BACKGROUND San José, like many cities, faces challenges that exceed available resources. Fortunately, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) has built an expansive volunteer network that significantly amplifies the City's ability to maintain parks, run recreation programs, and support community engagement. Volunteers help fill critical gaps in services, ensuring that parks and neighborhoods remain clean, community events are successful, and vulnerable residents receive vital assistance. PRNS volunteers contribute thousands of hours each year, bringing energy, expertise, and dedication that directly align with the Department’s strategic vision under ActivateSJ, which prioritizes Stewardship, Nature, Equity & Access, Identity,...
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The document appears to be a draft of the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Volunteer Management Programs Annual Report, presented on April 10, 2025. It includes details on volunteer hours, their value, and highlights from various programs such as Senior Nutrition, Community Centers, Neighborhood Litter Program, and Project Hope. It also outlines next steps for improving volunteer engagement and community outreach.
Key points
The report covers volunteer hours and their monetary value based on the Independent Sector's valuation.
Total volunteer hours for FY 2022-2023 and FY 2023-2024 are detailed across various programs.
Highlights include services for older adults, community center activities, and neighborhood initiatives.
The document emphasizes the importance of volunteer engagement and outlines future steps for improvement.
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April 10, 2025 PRESENTERS PARKS, RECREATION AND NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS ANNUAL REPORT ANDREA FLORES SHELTON NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE OLYMPIA WILLIAMS TORIE O'REILLY Deputy Director Division Manager MARIA DE LEON Deputy Director Assistant Director PARKS, RECREATION AND NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES PLACE-BASED VOLUNTEERING COMMUNITY CENTERS SLIDE 1 NEIGHBORHOODS PARKS & TRAILS Volunteer Hours & Value* VOLUNTEER HOURS ADDING UP The Independent Sector stated that in 2023, one (1) hour of volunteer time in California was valued at $38.61. FY 2022-2023 Hours FY 2023-2024 Value* Hours Value* Senior Nutrition & Special Events 8,903 $332,260 25,739 $993,783 Community Centers 6,589 $245,901 9,034 $348,803 15,492 $578,161 34,773 $1,342,586 Neighborhood Litter Program 22,081 $824,063 33,223 $1,282,740 Project Hope 2,765 $103,190 4,689 $181,042 74 $2,762 1,013 $39,112 24,920 $930,015 38,925 $1,502,894 One-Day Events in Parks 16,203 $604,696 13,494 $521,003 Adopt-A-Park 11,281 $421,007 14,228 $549,343 Happy Hollow Park & Zoo 6,316 $235,713 6,699 $258,648 Other Park Facilities and Programs** 3,270 $122,036 2,604 $100,540 37,070 $1,383,452 37,025 $...
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The San José Parks and Recreation Commission has accepted the PRNS Volunteer Management Programs Annual Report and is requesting City Council's support to expand volunteer programs. The Commission highlights the need for increased funding for volunteer program staff to enhance the variety and quantity of volunteer opportunities, thereby improving community engagement and neighborhood parks.
Key points
The report was accepted unanimously by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
The Commission is requesting City Council's support to expand PRNS volunteer programs.
Limited staff capacity is currently restricting volunteer opportunities.
Increased funding for volunteer program staff is needed to expand opportunities.
Volunteering is seen as a way to build community and improve neighborhood parks.
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Parks and Recreation Commission RE: PRNS Volunteer Management Programs Annual Report Dear Councilmembers, On April 2, 2025, the San José Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously accepted the report on the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Volunteer Management Programs Annual Report and is requesting for City Council’s support to expand the PRNS volunteer programs. While there is no shortage of volunteers eager to support their communities, the limited capacity of the volunteer program staff is currently limiting the number of opportunities available. By increasing funding for the volunteer program staff, the variety and quantity of volunteer opportunities can be expanded, adding a greater value to the City’s parks at a minimal cost. Volunteering builds community by bringing people together to improve the quality of their neighborhood parks. The Commission is asking for City Council to support the creation of additional volunteer program positions, enabling PRNS to expand their volunteer network and continue improving San José parks with the help of the community. In Community, Kelly Snider Chair Larry Ames Vice Chair On behalf of the entire Parks and...