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Commission pursues volunteer-coordinator role; staff to explore funding and next steps
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Summary
Commissioners reviewed a subcommittee’s position description and research for a volunteer-coordinator role, discussed outcomes to justify grant requests, and agreed to further conversations with city staff about logistics and timing.
Commissioners reviewed previous research into a volunteer-coordinator position and discussed next steps to fund and place the role.
Staff summarized a subcommittee report that identified potential funders and outlined duties and desired outcomes for a coordinator: building a volunteer database, tracking volunteer interests, increasing volunteer recruitment for park projects, and providing continuity for long-running volunteer-led programs. The staff member said the commission has a draft “vision statement” that reads like a position description and suggested packaging outcomes and responsibilities when approaching grants or staff for approval.
Commissioners agreed the role would likely be part-time and focused on outcomes (number of volunteers recruited, programs supported, and long-term maintenance of volunteer programs) rather than simply adding a new staff headcount. The staff liaison proposed informal informational interviews with city grant staff and department leaders (James, Scott, and Dr. Peoples) to see what processes and approvals would be required.
Next steps: staff will pursue conversations with relevant city staff, socialize the position story with the commission and potential funders, and encourage commissioners to attend upcoming volunteer events to clarify program needs before finalizing a grant application or official request.
