Board proclaims April 17-23 as Volunteer Week
The board of commissioners have proclaimed April 17-23 as Volunteer Week in Ramsey County.
Dedicated people volunteer thousands of hours in Ramsey County every year. In 2023, the board especially recognized the work of two environmental health-based programs, Recycling Ambassadors and Fix-It Clinic volunteers. These volunteers strengthen our community by leading and supporting efforts to reduce waste, educate the community and further our commitment to sustainability every day.
Recycling Ambassadors have volunteered over 1,200 hours in the community since the inception of the program in 2021, engaging over 8,000 residents in waste reduction and recycling efforts. Fix-It Clinic volunteers have assisted over 2,400 residents at 57 Fix-It Clinics since the inception of the program in 2015, helping repair over 2,700 items and keeping over 16,800 pounds of material out of the trash.
Ramsey County benefits greatly from our community members who contribute their time, skills, passion and expertise through a wide range of volunteer positions. Learn more about volunteer opportunities at ramseycounty.us/Volunteer.
Commissioner Xiong read the proclamation with Volunteer Services Coordinator Mike Lindsay, Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health Director Sara Hollie, and Recycling Ambassador and Fix-It Clinic Volunteer Howard Freeman offering remarks.