Kane County Board Honors Volunteers Making a Difference in the Community

The Kane County Board has proclaimed April as National Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time to honor and celebrate the selfless volunteers who positively impact the lives of residents every day. This month-long recognition shines a spotlight on the vital work volunteers do without expecting payment or compensation, offering their time and skills to improve the community.

Among those honored are the Kane County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteers, who continue their dedication well beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Their service includes supporting opioid reduction efforts, staffing vaccine clinics, offering public education, and providing life-saving training such as Stop the Bleed and CPR to the community, first responders, and county staff. In FY 2024 alone, these volunteers contributed thousands of hours, saving the health department over $18,000 in operational costs, allowing staff to focus on other essential tasks.      

Additionally, the Kane County Office of Emergency Management volunteers have made an extraordinary impact by donating 13,422 hours of service. Their efforts included responding to emergency call-outs, assisting with pre-planned events, providing traffic control, and participating in search and rescue operations. The monetary value of their volunteer hours is estimated at $453,127, which helps first responders focus on protecting the public.    

The Kane County Board thanks these volunteers for their ongoing commitment and invaluable contributions to the community. Their hard work is a testament to the spirit of volunteerism and the betterment of Kane County.