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Recreation supervisor: Danville had about 667 volunteers in 2025, saving roughly $85,000 in part‑time wages
Summary
Recreation Supervisor Tim McGrath told the Parks, Rec & Arts Commission that Danville recorded about 667 unique volunteers in 2025 who contributed nearly 4,500 hours of service, saving an estimated $85,000 in part‑time salary costs; he outlined volunteer types, safety limits and logistics for the town’s April 'Lend A Hand Day.'
Recreation Supervisor Tim McGrath told the Danville Parks, Recreation & Arts Commission on April 8 that the town’s volunteer program drew about 667 unique volunteers in 2025 who contributed nearly 4,500 hours of service.
“We had about 667 unique volunteers contributing almost 4 and a half thousand hours of service,” McGrath said, adding that the town’s average‑value calculation equated to roughly $85,000 saved in part‑time salary costs.
McGrath described three volunteer tracks: volunteer positions that require interviews, background checks and onboarding for recurring leadership roles; lower‑barrier volunteer programs that typically…
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