Local Volunteers of the Year Commended by County Supervisors

The outstanding community service contributions of 20 San Diego County residents were recognized by the County Supervisors as Volunteers of the Year on Wednesday morning.

They collectively volunteered for a total of 4,834 hours this year for various departments countywide.

“Our dedicated volunteers are the heart of many of our programs and services. Their motivation is not about money, but about purpose,” said Chairman Bill Horn.  “The hours, and in many cases, years, that these volunteers have worked both behind-the-scenes and up front is a true service that benefits and touches diverse community groups.”

According to the County, the total time donated by these volunteers equals more than 45 years and more than $32 million was saved by county taxpayers last year because of the volunteer efforts of 29,951 people.

Local Volunteers of the Year:

• Richard Brown of Santee contributed 400 hours during a one-year period  to Edgemoor Hospital
• Jessica Beland of Santee contributed 213 hours over six months to the Health and Human Services Agency
• Jack and Peggy Bowman of Lakeside contributed 4,900 hours over four years to Whitaker Estate County Park

For County volunteer opportunities, visit: www.sdcounty.ca.gov/cob/volunteer/index.html.