TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Maya Klem |
Volunteer and Green Redmond Partnership Coordinator |
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Parks |
Lindsey Falkenburg |
Parks Planning Manager |
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Volunteer Program Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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To celebrate Volunteer Month, the City will be hosting a Volunteer Fair on April 4 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Redmond Senior & Community Center. This fair will connect Redmond community members with City programs and organizations serving the Redmond community in need of volunteers.
In addition to highlighting the upcoming fair, this update provides a broader snapshot of the City’s volunteer program, including ongoing coordination efforts across departments and recent program developments.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
PARCC plan, Redmond 2050 Plan
• Required:
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• Council Request:
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• Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
Through the Volunteer Coordinator’s increased capacity to streamline and organize the volunteer program, the City can adopt systems and procedures for volunteer programs and work. This will allow the City to more effectively tap into the significant desire for volunteerism in Redmond.
The Redmond volunteer fair will allow the City and organizations serving the Redmond community to connect with those interested in volunteering in Redmond. Fair attendees will build relationships with the staff who support volunteer programs across our community and understand exactly how they can get involved.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Planned: City eNews, Parks eNews, social media channels, and a feature in the next Focus magazine will all promote the volunteer fair
• Outreach Methods and Results:
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• Feedback Summary:
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BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
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Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
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Budget Priority:
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Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
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Funding source(s):
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Budget/Funding Constraints:
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☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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10/28/2025 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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None proposed at this time |
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ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
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