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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 12-18, 2015, as
"National Volunteers Week"
MEETING DATE: April 1, 2015
PREPARED BY: Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Presentation of proclamation proclaiming the week of April 12-18,
2015, as "National Volunteers Week."
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: National Volunteers Week is a national event to recognize and
celebrate the profound impact men and women who volunteer have
on their community. In 2014 more than 2,000 Lodians donated their
valuable time to assist various City departments, giving nearly 72,000 hours of service at an estimated
fiscal benefit of $1,668,906.
At the Public Library, volunteers assist as Adult Literacy tutors, homework help tutors, Lucas Computer
Learning Center coaches and instructors, general library needs, Friends of the Lodi Public Library, Lodi
Public Library Foundation, and Teen Advisory Council. In 2014, 248 volunteers donated 29,781 hours to
the library, with an estimated fiscal benefit of approximately $659,351.
The Public Works Department works with many volunteer groups who donate time to accomplish specific
projects. In 2014, there were 494 volunteers who provided an estimated 5,779 hours of service with a
fiscal benefit of $127,138. Volunteers work on the following projects: Coastal Cleanup, Galt Adult
Learning Center bi-monthly cleanups at Lodi Lake, Heritage School Earth Keeper's Club, Master
Gardner's Downtown Lodi flower pot project, Starbucks Earth Day Cleanup at Lodi Lake, and the Storm
Drain Detectives.
The Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services Department has more than 1,300 volunteers who provide an
estimated 2,500 hours of service annually, with a fiscal benefit of $79,842. Volunteers assist with the
following: Boosters of Boys/Girls Sports (BOBS), coaches, umpires/referees, Hutchins Street Square
ushers, Lodi Lake Nature Area Docents, Park Project, Tree Lodi, and serve on various commissions.
The Animal Shelter PALS (People Assisting Lodi Shelter) was founded in 2004 to save the lives of
abandoned dogs and cats. They assist animal shelter staff with office work, handle animal adoptions,
staff their WAGS thrift store on Main and Pine Streets, fundraise, and promote animal care and
spay/neuter through education. With a total of 85 volunteers, PALS donated 10,154 hours to the Police
Department, with an estimated fiscal benefit of approximately $224,810.
The Police Cadet Program offers local youths between the ages of 16 and 24 the opportunity to volunteer
and gain valuable experience during their high school and college years. Eleven cadets participate at the
present time. Many of these young people end up with a full-time career in law enforcement. Cadets
assist the department at special events, DUI checkpoints, and perform clerical duties in the Records
Division.
APPROVED.
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Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 12-18, 2014, as "National Volunteers Week"
April 1, 2015
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The Police Chaplaincy Program was formed in February of 1994. There are currently five clergy providing
daily support for Lodi Police Department personnel and their families, and emergency response when
needed. Chaplains provide emotional support, and they assist Officers in the field with death notifications
and at a critical and/or crisis incident. In 2014, chaplains donated 100 hours to the Police Department
with an estimated fiscal benefit of approximately $2,214.
The Partners Foundation has been in operation for 22 years, providing endless hours of service to the
Lodi Police Department. In 2014, Partners donated 23,496 hours with an estimated fiscal benefit of
$520,201. There are currently 90 Partners serving the Police Department.
There are also 21 community volunteers who serve behind the scenes on the Crime Stoppers and Lodi
Police Foundation Board and the Chaplain Board of Directors. All give generously of their time and
talents, and often their personal funds, toward the betterment of the Lodi Police Department and
ultimately in service to the community.
A representative of the Police, Library, Public Works, and Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services
Departments will be present to accept the proclamation.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
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Mark Helms
Chief of Police
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