There are many benefits for Kettering
volunteers, and each volunteer has a different reason for
committing his or her valuable time.
Here are some of the benefits our cited by our Volunteer Kettering participants:
Gain
job experience and secure a job reference
Learn
new skills
Explore
a new career
Get involved
in the community
Learn
about City government
Stay
active by helping others
Meet
new people and make new friends
Stay
active in your profession after retirement
Participate
in an activity with a friend/spouse/partner
Work
a flexible schedule
Choose
from a variety of opportunities
Fulfill
a desire to contribute
Have
fun!
Additional
benefits for volunteers include:
Newsletter – All volunteers receive a quarterly newsletter containing information on current volunteer opportunities and upcoming events.
Activities – All volunteers are represented
on the Kettering Employee Council and are invited
to attend all Employee Council-sponsored events. Events
include the annual Kettering Employee
Picnic, the Holiday Party and various other activities
throughout the year.
Volunteers receive special recognition from Mayor Patterson
Volunteer
Recognition – Twice a year, the City honors those
involved in the volunteer program.
Every spring, the Mayor holds a Volunteer Celebration Concert. At this event, volunteers meet other volunteers and enjoy entertainment and refreshments
In the fall, a Volunteer Recognition Luncheon is held for volunteers and their staff supervisors. At the luncheon, the Mayor presents volunteers with awards based on cumulative hours contributed.
Fitness
Incentive Program – Once you have completed 100 hours of volunteer service, you're eligible for certain discounts through the City's fitness incentive program. Volunteers should contact the Volunteer Office to be issued a letter of eligibility.
