RECORD-SETTING SUCCESS
2018 ANNUAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2017-18
10,513 VOLUNTEERS + 106,200 HOURS = ADDED VALUE OF $2,616,768
VIP Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Record Volunteer Engagement! This anniversary is very meaningful to VIP staff. It reminds us of our past success and sparks discussion on where we’re headed in the future. The spirit of volunteerism has always been strong in Plano, but this year we saw a 28 percent increase in new volunteers engaged through our departments. Having grown to 10,513 volunteers is truly a testament to the trust and desire for engagement among staff and volunteers. We appreciate every staff member, volunteer, community member and visitor who gave their time to Plano this year - your collective impact is remarkable. In 1983, former City Manager David Griffin established VIP to encourage resident participation and to enhance City services. The first coordinator recruited 30 volunteers. By the early 2000s, environmental initiatives helped us grow to more than 3,000 volunteers. Today, engaging residents in service goes beyond age, culture, wealth and education. When Plano’s staff and volunteers team up together, their passion to keep Plano a city of excellence both enhances services and delivers new and innovative programs. The momentum of this year was propelled by a new motivation for volunteering. We frequently hear from new volunteers that they want to “give back to the city that has given them so much.” Our future lies in the passion and appreciation our residents have for our community. Whether it is excellent schools, parks, safety, healthcare or jobs residents value what Plano provides for their families. They show their appreciation by giving back. As we look to the future, I am confident the impact made by volunteers and staff will only grow and inspire future volunteers in Plano.
Corina Sadler, CVA Volunteer Resources Supervisor
Math Tutoring is such a fulfilling volunteer opportunity. I really appreciate Dr. Lee and the other volunteers! It’s a wonderful way for our community to work together. Kristine Holstine
Harrington Library Volunteer
VIP was my introduction to the City. Walking in the door of an office did so much for my self-confidence and gave me hope. I can’t be thankful enough for VIP. Wherever you find yourself, GO VOLUNTEER! You NEVER know what impact it will make on both you and the organization. #volunteering Shari Forbes
Business Intelligence Analyst/GIS II at City of Plano, Former VIP volunteer
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SUSTAINABILITY
A N I M A L S H E LT E R
688 volunteers 5,678 volunteers
24,510 hours 21,656 hours . . . . . .
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Socializing and exercising animals Adoption counseling Fostering animals Photography Building Support Off-site events
Garden workdays Special events Litter cleanups Storm drain labeling Community outreach
PUBLIC SAFETY LIBRARY
765 volunteers 379 volunteers
12,747 hours 22,025 HOURS . Shelving, mending and cataloging . . . . .
books Math tutoring Donation sorting Genealogy Small Talk Teen volunteer program
. Police – Records, Internships, . .
Victim’s Services, Plano Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Fire – Plano Fire Rescue Associates Emergency Management - CERT OTHER PROGRAMS
2,221 volunteers
PA R K S & R E C R E AT I O N
782 volunteers 13,682 hours 11,580 hours . Communications & Community
. Sam Johnson Recreation Center . . . . .
for Adults 50+ Interurban Railway Museum Courtyard Theater & Plano Stages Adapted Recreation Special events and summer camps Parks Maintenance
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Outreach Municipal Court Legal Neighborhood Services Texas Pure Products Building Inspections Engineering Planning
Volunteer Award Winners Special thanks to these volunteers for going above and beyond to make Plano a City of Excellence. ANIMAL SHELTER Volunteer of the Year: David Reed THE COURTYARD THEATER Diane Hultquist, Grace Pearl, Karen Ptacek and Nancy Witkowski ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY AWARDS Tanya Magesh, Julie Grim, Mimi Serrao and Al Serrao PLANO PUBLIC LIBRARY Volunteer of the Year: Debbie Mosser SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Volunteer of the Year: Janice Edgemon Youth Volunteer of the Year: Shreya Rajhans PLANO CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Volunteer of the Year: Donna Petty Rookie of the Year: Lenisa Muscarella INTERURBAN RAILWAY MUSEUM Volunteer of the Year Award: Genie Hammel Historic Preservation Recognition Award: Debbie Calvin
Thank you to the following organizations whose employees volunteered as a team with the City of Plano through VIP Abbott AdvoCare Alliance Data Allstate AppFolio Bank of America Blue Cross Blue Shield Brain Injury Network of Texas Cambria Suites Plano Capital One Central Security Group Children’s Health Cognizant Technology Solutions FieldAware
Frisco Rough Riders Guardian Life Goldfish Medical Hallmark Hampton Inn Highland Homes Hilti Hilton HUG 360 Foundation Intertek Testing Services Intuit John Paul II High School JPMorgan Chase Kaye/Bassman
Liberty Mutual Insurance McAfee NCR Plano NICE Optum Palo Alto Networks PennyMac PepsiCo Pontoon Solutions Quest Capital Management, Inc. Research Now Site Minder Southwest Consulting Starbucks
State Farm Texas Health Plano Texas Instruments Texas Trees Foundation Toyota Motor North America United Healthcare The University of Texas at Dallas V Pay Warby Parker Wells Fargo Whole Foods Market Your Cause ZTE USA
VIP Supervisor of the Year Holly Ryckman, Davis Library Supervising volunteers is no easy task. It takes careful planning and a passion for engagement to bring in new volunteers and make them feel like part of the team. Holly Ryckman has worked with a diverse group of volunteers at Davis Library for the last six years. Raising two children in Plano, Ryckman has a great connection to volunteerism in Plano. Her sons were teen library volunteers for Library Director Libby Holtmann in 2006. When Ryckman saw how beneficial the experience was for her family she created a culture of appreciation at Davis for their volunteers, which included individuals with special needs, teenagers, adults, retirees and corporate groups. After receiving the award, Ryckman said, “I wanted to take a moment to thank Volunteers in Plano for this award. I truly value working with our volunteers as one of my greatest joys. It is so rewarding. I appreciate all the support the VIP team gives the library and feel like we have an excellent partnership. At the library, we value making connections through the community. VIP makes this possible.�
City Staff Celebrate 20 Years of Giving Back Our wonderful volunteers are not the only individuals who serve Plano every day. City of Plano staff are quick to volunteer their time and collective skills to serve our residents outside of their daily responsibilities. Staff go into our community to attend career days and mentor youth at schools. They volunteer with Plano nonprofits and City projects to feed our hungry neighbors, box books for our annual book sale and provide minor home repairs. For the past 20 years, staff banded together to provide gifts and necessities to those in need during the holidays. In 2018 alone, 65 individuals, including children and senior citizens, were adopted by Plano staff so recipients did not go without holiday cheer. Thank you, City of Plano employees, for all you do to make Plano a City of Excellence.
VOLUNTEERS IN PLANO STAFF
MISSION
Corina Sadler, CVA
To create and support meaningful community
Volunteer Resources Supervisor
Rebecca Finberg, MPA, CVA Volunteer Resources Coordinator
Amy Pagan
Marketing Specialist
engagement and to facilitate community partnerships through new and innovative opportunities which elevate City services and the quality of life in Plano. volunteersinplano.org