311 Vernon Street
Roseville, CA 95678
Telephone: (916) 774-5209 / (916) 774-5216 • Fax: (916) 774-5350
E-mail: mvoelkert@roseville.ca.us
Web Site: www.roseville.ca.us
Executive Director: Lisa Achen

Branch Office: None

Programs and Services:

Our Mission is to promote and support volunteerism to enhance the quality of life in our community. The Volunteer Center refers individuals and groups interested in volunteering to agencies that can provide a mutually beneficial experience. We do this by:

1. Connecting interested volunteers with City of Roseville department specific programs.

2. Introducing interested individuals to local on-going opportunities.

3. Promoting various local opportunities that are in need of volunteer talents to successfully run an upcoming program or event.

4. Partnering with private businesses and non-profit organizations, through the Roseville Volunteer Collaborative, to increase awareness and utilize volunteer talents.

   Contact Persons:
   
   Maxine Short, Training and Volunteer Programs Assistant
   (916) 774-5209 or mshort@roseville.ca.us

   Michele Voelkert, Training and Volunteer Programs Coordinator
   (916) 774-5216 or mvoelkert@roseville.ca.us

   Lisa Achen, Training and Volunteer Programs Manager
   (916) 774-5205 or lachen@roseville.ca.us

Annual Special Events:

• Community Outreach Program
  The Volunteer Center joins forces with the City of Roseville Fire Department, water conservation staff, Roseville Electric, and over 50 community volunteers to go door-to-door to check and replace old smoke detectors and distribute free energy efficiency and water conservation items along with information on fire safety and energy and water conservation.

• Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
  The City of Roseville utilizes volunteers in a variety of departments to assist staff in their day-to-day operations. These departments, along with the Volunteer Center, conduct an annual appreciation luncheon in conjunction with National Volunteer Week.

• Celebrate Your Community
  The City of Roseville, along with Westfield Shoppingtown Galleria at Roseville, sponsor this community event designed to assist local non-profit organizations in finding dedicated individuals seeking volunteer opportunities. This event is held during National Volunteer Week.

• Make a Difference Day Awards Program
  The Roseville Volunteer Center, along with the Roseville Volunteer Collaborative, sponsors an awards program aimed at recognizing outstanding volunteers in the community.

• Make a Difference Day
  Each year in October, the Roseville Volunteer Center coordinates a “Make a Difference Day” project. The City project entails supplying all public schools in Roseville, K-12, with emergency preparedness kits.

• Kids Coat Drive
  The Roseville Volunteer Center along with the Roseville Volunteer Collaborative collect new and nearly new winter coats for the Tommy Apostolos Shopping Spree held in early December.

Other Information: The Roseville Volunteer Center serves as a resource center by providing the community with volunteer information via a calendar of events. This calendar lists all one-time and on-going volunteer opportunities available in and around Roseville. It is updated monthly and accessible on the City’s website and at public counters in all City buildings.