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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 17-23, 2022, as
"National Volunteer Week"
MEETING DATE: April 6, 2022
PREPARED BY: Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED ACTION. Presentation of proclamation proclaiming the week of April 17-23, 2022, as
"National Volunteer Week."
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: National Volunteer Week is a national event to recognize and celebrate the
profound impact men and women who volunteer have on their community.
Our city departments have the opportunity to invite and work with the
numerous volunteers who occupy the following positions:
The Public Library volunteers assist as Adult Literacy tutors, homework help tutors, Lucas Computer Learning
Center coaches and instructors. Volunteers also undertake general library needs and occupy the non-profit
boards; Friends of the Lodi Public Library and Lodi Public Library Foundation.
The Public Works Department welcomes many volunteer groups who donate time to accomplish specific
projects. Volunteers work on the following projects: September Coastal Cleanup, springtime Love Lodi, Galt
Adult Learning Center bi-monthly cleanups at Lodi Lake, UC Master Gardener's Downtown Riverfriendly Demo
Garden, Litterati Cleanup App, and the monthly monitoring Storm Drain Detective students.
The Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department has more than 300 volunteers who provide over 2,500
hours of assistance such as youth coaches, Boosters of Boys/Girls Sports (BOBS), various scout programs for
park improvements; commissions and boards, such as the Lodi Parks and Recreation Commission, Hutchins
Street Square Foundation, Lodi Arts Commission, and Lodi Arts Foundation; civic groups such as the Sister City
Community, Lodi-Tokay Rotary, Sunrise Rotary, Lodi Rotary, Kiwanis Club and Lodi Lions; nonprofits and clubs,
including Tree Lodi, Bike Lodi, and the Lodi Garden Club, and those who volunteer on their own through our
Lodi Lake Docents, Lodi Parks People, and Adopt -a -Park programs and opportunities to serve at Hutchins Street
Square/Performing Arts Theater.
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. The Cadets participate in several special
events throughout the year including; serving as decoys for the ABC Grant operations, assisting with the Parade
of Lights, Police Chiefs Gala, DUI checkpoints and performing clerical duties in the Records Division. Many of
these young people transition into a full-time career in law enforcement.
APPROVED: Steve Schwabauer
Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager
Presentation of proclamation proclaiming the week of April 17-23, 2022, as "National Volunteer Week"
April 6, 2022
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The Police Chaplaincy Program was formed in February of 1994. There are currently six clergy providing daily
support for Lodi Police Department personnel and their families. The Chaplains also administer emergency
response when needed, providing emotional support and assistance to officers in the field with death notifications
and at critical and crisis incidents.
The Lodi Police Partners have been in operation for 29 years, providing endless hours of service to the Lodi
Police Department. Partners patrol city streets, parks, and schools. They serve as additional eyes and ears for
the Lodi Police Department and provide information and assistance to the community in a variety of ways.
Partners' assignments include: clerical assignments, parking enforcement, patrol assistance, special event
support, abatement patrol, and the Stranger Danger education program. Partners also raise funds for vehicles
donated to the City and used by the volunteers.
There are also community volunteers who serve behind the scenes on the Crime Stoppers Board, Lodi Police
Foundation Board, Lodi Animal Services 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.
Representatives of the Police, Library, Public Works, and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Departments
will be present to accept the proclamation.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
Sierra Brucia
Chief of Police