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Lawmaker urges Woodbury residents to volunteer as city explores better coordination of opportunities
Summary
A Woodbury council perspective highlighted volunteerism as central to community life and said the city is exploring a new structure to better connect volunteers with local organizations; listeners were directed to the July city update for more information.
A member of the Woodbury City Council urged residents to volunteer on behalf of their neighborhoods and said the city is exploring ways to better coordinate volunteer opportunities.
"This year is extraordinary as our country celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence," the council member said, linking the milestone to the value of civic participation. The speaker added, "Here in Woodbury, we are fortunate to have so many residents willing to contribute to our quality of life through their volunteer work."
The council member said volunteering "fosters a sense of belonging, builds connections between neighbors, and creates lasting positive impact for those we serve," and described a city initiative to improve the municipal structure around volunteerism. According to the speaker, an "improved city structure around volunteerism, along with collaborating with our community partners, should help better connect organizations with volunteers and volunteers with the opportunities they seek."
For readers seeking details, the council member referred to a column in the July city update newsletter for additional information. The segment concluded with a brief closing remark and thanks to viewers.
