Celebrates more than 180,000 donated hours in service to community
Earlier today, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, honored more than 150 individuals who volunteer across multiple government department and programs at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Event.
From the parks to the front lines of the COVID19 response, volunteers have helped reach more people across neighborhoods with their gift of time and passion for the community.
This year’s event was structured slightly different from previous years by allowing volunteers to stop in to Memorial Hall between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., engage directly with Unified Government staff and county administration, enjoy a boxed lunch as well as pick up various appreciation goodies from different stations.
In 2021, volunteers made a tremendous impact in the day-to-day operations of many Unified Government agencies and departments by providing over 180,000 volunteer hours.
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 700 people served as volunteers, helping provide key services to the entire community.
“We thank the members of our community who have committed themselves to improving the health and well-being of others,” said Doug Bach, county administrator. “Our volunteers inspire us daily and we appreciate their help with all that we do.”
Volunteers have served in many UG departments including the Health Department, Wyandotte County Museum, Human Resources, KCK Police and Fire Chaplains, Sheriff’s Department and Area Agency on Aging, and others. The Unified Government is always looking for great volunteers to help make a positive impact in the community. Those who would like more information or have questions about volunteering with the UG, may visit the website, wycokck.org.
- Story and photos by Krystal McFeders, Unified Government public information officer
