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Laramie volunteer program expands to 448 registered users and nearly 5,000 logged hours
Summary
City staff reported the volunteer program’s growth since 2024, linked software adoption, a UW partnership and a volunteer-time valuation of roughly $160,283 based on Independent Sector data for Wyoming.
City staff reported steady growth in Laramie’s centralized volunteer program at the July 28 work session, saying registered users rose from about 150 in 2024 to 359 in 2025 and to 448 in 2026.
“As of 2026, it grew 89 more to 448 users as of a week ago,” said Brandon Mullen, who presented the program update. Mullen said the program uses Galaxy Digital/Causer software to list opportunities, log hours and let volunteers check in on a smartphone.
Mullen told the council that volunteers have logged roughly 5,000 hours cumulatively since the program began; using an Independent Sector valuation of $32 per hour for Wyoming, he estimated the volunteer contribution at about $160,283 so far. The program’s metrics include repeat volunteers: Mullen reported 84 volunteers had responded to multiple opportunities.
Councilors and staff discussed expanding outreach to community partners and pursuing additional department opportunities and grassroots collaborations. Mullen said staff will continue recruiting and refining the software workflow but did not request additional funding at the meeting.
