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City of Tigard
13125 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard, Oregon 97223
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Press Release
April 15, 2008
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For Immediate Release
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Contact:
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Bob Roth
City of Tigard
503-718-2402
bob@tigard-or.gov
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April 22 Presentation and Recognition Event Highlights Tigard Volunteer Contributions
City of Tigard volunteers are invited to an informal volunteer recognition event in the City Hall lobby which begins at 5:30 PM. Cake and beverages will be provided. Local volunteer participation will be featured and honored at the April 22 City Council meeting.
April is national volunteer month. During 2007, 1,555 City of Tigard volunteers contributed 30,343 hours of volunteer time towards City projects, services and events. This 2007 volunteer total is equal to an additional 14.6 full time staff positions and is a 28% increase over the 2006 volunteer hours total. At the currently accepted rate of $18.77 per hour, the 30,343 hours equals $569,338.
City of Tigard volunteers serve the community in ongoing positions at the Tigard Public Library, Reserve Officers Program and in clerical assistant roles. Other volunteers participate in special events including Family Fest and stream restoration projects. Adults and youths also serve on boards, committees and commissions. Individual volunteers teach computer classes, maintain park gardens, serve on Peer Court and conduct traffic analysis. Volunteer participation has expanded to include video production, telecommuting translations and grant research.
For information about current volunteer opportunities click www.tigard-or.gov/community/volunteer_ops or call Bob Roth, Volunteer Program Development Specialist at 503-718-2402.
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