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Home My WebLink About3.a. Volunteer Recognition Week, April 21 - 27, 1996 CITY OF ROSEMOUNT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: APRIL 2, 1996 AGENDA ITEM: VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION WEEK AGENDA SECTION: DEPT. HEADS REPORT PREPARED BY: MAYOR CATHY BUSHO AGENDA flEM{ # 3 A ATTACHMENTS: PROCLAMATION, INFORMATION APPROVED BY: The city wishes to recognize the many committee members and organization participants that help when and where a need is determined. Volunteers in the City of Rosemount generously give of their time and talents which strengthens and improves the community. The State of Minnesota has noted that there are two million volunteers state wide that have helped with problems such as poverty, hunger, homelessness, and spouse and child abuse. We would like to join with the State and proclaim April 21- 27, 1996 to be "Volunteer Recognition Week". This week also coincides with the 23rd annual observance of National Volunteer Week. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to proclaim April 21-27, 1996 to be "Volunteer Recognition Week". COUNCIL ACTION: CITY OF ROSEMOUNT 2875 aa5thSreetWWest - P.O.Box 510 14 Everything's Coming Up Rosemount!! Rosemount,MN 55068-0510 Pleeletata4.44 Phone:612423-011 Fax:612-423-5203 WHEREAS, Volunteerism is an integral part of our great culture and heritage; and WHEREAS, Government alone.cannot solve all of the social issues and problems that are facing our communities and neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, Volunteers throughout Minnesota are generously stepping forward to help others stem the tide of poverty, hunger, homelessness, spouse and child abuse and other problems that afflict our society; and WHEREAS, Minnesota's two million volunteers demonstrate that citizen participation is having an impact by bringing neighborhoods and cities together; and WHEREAS, The giving of oneself in service to another empowers the giver and the recipient; and WHEREAS, Volunteers are truly the heart of Minnesota, and recognition should be given to our dedicated volunteers and volunteer programs that strengthen communities throughout Minnesota; NOW THEREFORE, I, Cathy Busho, Mayor of the City of Rosemount, do hereby proclaim April 21 - 27, 1996 to be "Volunteer Recognition Week" in the City of Rosemount, and urge my fellow citizens to observe this period by recognizing those who contribute their time, talent and energy in their neighborhoods and communities, and by renewing a personal commitment to volunteerism. Mayor Val cprlrnrnR JO iYMIKOnWl1W/rYMrJ,I. ' Ideas to Recognize Volunteers: The Heart of Minnesota As a resource to help organizations prepare for Minnesota Volunteer Volunteers: Recognition Week,April 21-27, 1996,a list of recognition ideas has been developed for use in your community. You are encouraged to use the state recognition theme,Volunteers:The Heart of Minnesota,in your newsletters,publications and other materials throughout the year to honor volunteers and to bring increased visibility to the importance of volunteerism. In planning and developing ideas,consider working with The Heart of other organizations to co-sponsor community-wide volunteer celebration Minnesota eve nts. Ideas Suggested by MOCVS Members: Sponsor a city-or county-wide recognition breakfast,lunch or dinner Plan a social to an rovide opportunity ty ortuni for volunteers to meet and socialize p Plant a flower in a ceramic mug with ribbon around the handle and give as special recognition Tie a helium balloon to a ceramic mug and use it as a center piece,then give it away as a door prize Put a can of pop in a Koozie and give as favors or door prizes Create a sign,using the recognition poster,to hang in businesses promoting your volunteer recognition event Put pictures of volunteers on poster board with an appreciation message and hang it in the entry area of your agency Ask businesses to give a discount or gift to volunteers wearing volunteer recognition buttons and have participating businesses display a recognition poster as a sponsor of the recognition program Send postcards that entitle volunteers to a free ice cream cone(coordinate with a local business) Balloon bouquets and Koozie holders at each place setting Float helium balloons with metallic ribbon above bright geraniums pots Have a cookout with games,music and entertainment-select a theme and ask staff/volunteers to dress accordingly Create your own personalized recognition invitation Give crystal hearts-symbolizes a heart-felt sentiment Print postcards to give to students thanking them for sharing their parents,grandparents,etc. Community Ideas: Invite legislators and/or city and county officials to your volunteer recognition event Ask your mayor to write a proclamation(modify enclosed Governor's proclamation) Send a letter to the editor of your local newspaper in appreciation of volunteers in your agency/community Inform newspapers about Volunteer Recognition Week asking them to do a feature article about your volunteers Ask local television and/or radio station/s to do public service announcements about Volunteer Recognition Week Participate in a local radio,television and/or public access cable interviews or talk shows Post the Volunteers: The Heart of Minnesota poster on public bulletin boards or in local businesses Nominate volunteers for local,state and/or national recognition award/s(contact MOCVS for award programs) Books in the MOCVS Library books can be reviewed in the library or checked-out by MOCVS members: 101 Ideas for Volunteer Programs,by Steve McCurley&Sue Vineyard,72 pages,(1020.01 McC) Beyond Banquets,Plaques and Pins,by Sue Vineyard,23 pages,(1080.05 Vin) Enhancing the Volunteer Experience,by Paul J.Ilsley, 170 pages(1080.00 Ils) Motivating Volunteers,by Larry F. Moore,264 pages,(1080.00 Moo) Volunteer Development Toolbox,Marilyn MacKenzie&Gail Moore,90 pages,(1030.04 Mac) Volunteer Recruiting and Retention,by Nancy Macduff, 196 pages,(1040.01 Mac) Volunteer Recognition Skit Kit,by Arlene Grubbs&Evelyn Levine, 125 pages(1080.05 Gm) Also see enclosed Volunteer Recognition Merchandise Catalog and order form -over- Minnesota Office of Citizenship and Volunteer Services ■tMOCV5 Department of Administration 117 University Avenue,St Paul,MN 55155 Phone:612/296-4731(metro), 800/234-6687(non-metro) Fax.612/282-2411 77Y/TDD 612/297-4022(metro), 800/657-3783(non metro) MINNESOTA OFFICE ON VOLUNTEER SERVICES Department of Administration Fact Sheet on Volunteerism 1 National Adult Volunteer Statistics Midwest Adult Volunteer Statistics Source:Giving and Volunteering in the United States,1994 Edition, Source:Giving and Volunteering in the United States,1994 Edition, 1 INDEPENDENT SECTOR-1993 Gallup Survey INDEPENDENT SECTOR-1993 Gallup Survey • Percent of population volunteering 48% • Percentage of population volunteering 64% • Estimated number of volunteers • Estimated number of volunteers 18 years of age or older 892 million 18 years of age or older in Minnesota 2 million j • Average weekly hours served per volunteer 42 hrs/wk • Average weekly hours served per volunteer 3.7 hrs/wk 1 • Average annual hours per volunteer 218.4 hrs/yr • Estimated annual dollar value of adult • Estimated annual hours volunteered 19.5 billion/hrs volunteers in Minnesota $4.8 billion • Annual dollar value(formal volunteering) 5182 billion • Per hour dollar value of volunteering • Per hour dollar value of volunteering (based on average non-agricultural wage, (based on average non-agricultural wage, plus 12%benefits estimate) S12.13 per hr plus 12%benefits estimate) 512.13 per hr 1 National Youth Volunteer Statistics Midwest Youth Volunteer Statistics Source:Volunteering and Giving Among American Teenagers 12 to Source:Volunteering and Giving Among American Teenagers 12 to 17 Years of Age,1992 Edition,INDEPENDENT SECTOR-1991 17 Years of Age,1992 Edition,INDEPENDENT SECTOR-1991 Gallup Survey Gallup Survey • Percentage of youth volunteering 61% • Percentage of youth volunteering 71% • Estimated number of volunteers • Estimated number of volunteers 12-17 years of a 12.4 million 12-17 years of age in Minnesota 249 thousand • Average weekly hours served per volunteer 3.2 hrs/wk • Average weekly hours served per volunteer 3.2 hrs/wk • Annual hours volunteered 2.1 billion • Estimated dollar value(formal volunteering) S 7.0 billion Source:Minnesota Department of Education • Volunteered five or more hours per week 17% • MN school based service-learning volunteers: • Schools requiring community service hours - Elementary school-age volunteers 75 thousand for graduation 8% - Middle school-age volunteers 29 thousand • Schools that offer courses that require - Junior high school-age volunteers 15 thousand community,service as part of the course 21% - Senior high school-age volunteers 29 thousand • Students who volunteer at schools that • MN school districts that offer service- encourage community service 75% learning opportunities 79% • MN school districts that offer credit for youth community service 42% Who Volunteers National Volunteer Service Source:Giving and Volunteering in the United States,1994 Edition, 1987-1993 INDEPENDENT SECTOR-1993 Gallup Survey Percentage of respondents • 89.2 Million Americans over age 18 volunteer 60.0% 54.4% vomnmerm8 • 48%Of adult Americans volunteer • 51.1% • 44%Of males - 47.7% • 51%Of females 50.0% 453% • 61%Of teenagers between 12-17 years • 43%Of people between 65-74 years 40.0% • 54%Of persons employed full time • 62%Of persons employed part-time 300% Motivations for Givine and Volunteering 20.0% • 68%Were active in student government • 66%Have volunteered before A"e4ruu y beats • 62%Parents volunteered when they were young 10.0% 4.7 40 4.2 4.2 • 61%Had belonged to a youth group n • 57%Wanted to make a significant change in society * • II • 56%Saw someone in their family helping others 0.0• • 54%Saw someone they admired helping another 1987 1989 1991 1993 • 54%Were helped by others in the past Ste:c;,,„8 and Volunteering In mw United Stares,1994 Edition. 12/27/94 kivrw lac