Staff: 1,500 volunteers in database but only partial utilization; short events boost sign-ups

Sep 22, 2026

County volunteers database holds about 1,500 names but staff say they are not fully utilized; targeted, time-bound events (food drives, screenings) and clearer role descriptions help recruit and activate volunteers.

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County volunteer staff said the county maintains a database of roughly 1,500 volunteers but is currently using only a portion of that capacity and is redirecting volunteers to community partners when internal placements are not available.

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