The City of Knoxville is recognizing National Volunteer Week.
National Volunteer Week was first recognized in 1974 as a way to celebrate and thank the countless hours that volunteers contribute to their local communities. The City of Knoxville has many volunteers who help put on local events but also several city boards and commissions that are run by volunteers. Local volunteer boards include the Airport Commission, the Board of Adjustment, Civil Service Board, Library Board, Low Rent Housing Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Park and Recreation Commission, and the Water Board.
At Monday night’s Knoxville City Council meeting, Mayor Brian Hatch read a National Volunteer Week proclamation. City Manager Heather Ussery tells KNIA/KRLS that the City greatly appreciates those who devote their time to the community.
“Volunteer Week, we not only recognize the volunteers for all the events we do throughout the year, but also our board and commissions. We have several of those for our departments, including library and rec center, and those are all volunteer. Those individuals devote their time to help make decisions for our community, and we greatly appreciate that.”
City of Knoxville volunteer opportunities can be found here.
