Rancho Cordova City Staff Wins Prestigious Volunteer Award

Rancho Cordova city staff were the honored with the “Hands on Sacramento Award for Encouraging Year-Round Employee Volunteerism” at the recent People Helping People Awards Luncheon in Sacramento. They were nominated for their volunteer efforts which included a list of 66 projects and activities on the nomination form and involved 100% of City staff.

If there is a community venture or need, City staff members help out in a variety of ways. Staffers have mentored students, participated in Rancho Cordova’s Relay for Life, staffed booths at community events, helped at e-waste clean-ups, donated socks and shoes for homeless students, and funded scholarships; they’ve donated blood, gotten muddy at the Mather Mud Run, and built floats for parades. Some activities take place during the noon hour but most occur on evenings and weekends so staff are volunteering on their own time.

City Manager Ted Gaebler and the Rancho Cordova City Council encourage employees to volunteer in support of the community

This was the second award that City staff members have won for their altruistic endeavors. Last year, they were the recipients of the Cordova Community Council’s 2009 Public Service Award.

“I have worked in government service for more than 20 years and I have never worked for an organization that promotes, encourages, and acknowledges volunteer work like the City of Rancho Cordova,” said Kerry Simpson, Manager of Rancho Cordova’s Neighborhood Services Division, who submitted the nomination for the People Helping People competition.

Hosted by the Community Services Planning Council, the People Helping People Awards recognizes those who contribute their time and talents despite the challenging economic environment.

The City of Rancho Cordova, CA was incorporated in 2003. City Hall is located at 2729 Prospect Park Drive; (916) 851-8700 (phone), (916) 851-8787 (fax), www.cityofranchocordova.org.