Dear DPR Volunteers...Thank You!

Do you know what day April 22 is!? It's National Volunteer Appreciation Day! We're taking this day to say T-H-A-N-K Y-O-U to the hundreds of residents and community members that have volunteered their time to serve with Durham Parks and Recreation over the years!

So what impact do volunteers really have on our organization!? Let's take a look back our volunteer statistics from since 2020! Being two years that had limited program operation, Durham's residents contributed 1,649 hours of volunteering in by completing park and trail clean-up projects in Durham's parks and on over 31 miles of trails and greenways. This service is valued at a total of $42,841!

And let's not forget the 9,534 hours of assistance volunteering at a variety of DPR programs and events! From athletic coaches to special event ambassadors, we were supported by 1,108 volunteers. That's a total value of $247,598!

You see, we rely on our volunteers to help make programs and projects possible! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for donating your time and energy as a volunteer with DPR! Your contribution has not gone unseen and we appreciate all you have done to support our mission! It is Durham residents, like YOU, who help us connect our whole community to wellness, the outdoors, and lifelong learning.

Let's make 2022 a banner year for volunteering! There are plenty of ways we could use your help! Check out iVolunteer for current opportunities to volunteer at upcoming special events and beautification projects. If you are interested in volunteering with DPR, email Mal Atkinson or call 919-560-4355.