2024 UG Honors Community Volunteers at Appreciation Breakfast

Published on December 12, 2024

On Friday, December 6, 2024, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) hosted a volunteer appreciation celebration in the lobby of the Municipal Building, to honor the dedication of hundreds of community volunteers that serve throughout many UG departments and agencies.

The ceremony honored the commitment of volunteers that serve within the UG from 3 months to over 25 years. This group of volunteers come from many different backgrounds, but all have the same common goal in mind, which is helping enhance the lives of the people of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. 

“We are honored to recognize our amazing volunteers and their dedication to service," said Human Resources Director, J. Renee Ramirez. "Their generosity brings life to our organization an makes a positive impact in our community. On behalf of all the employees of the Unified Government, we thank our volunteers for continuing to have the heart to share their time with us.”

This year's volunteers served in the following Unified Government Departments: 

• AmeriCorps VISTAS (Various VISTA Volunteers Served throughout UG Departments) 
• Area Agency on Aging
• Chaplains for Police and Fire Department
• District Attorney’s Office
• Emergency Management
• Human Resources
• Kansas City, KS Animal Services
• Mayor's Office 
• Sheriff Department Chaplains
• Sheriff Department – Juvenile Detention Center
• Sheriff Reserve Deputies
• Wyandotte County Museum 
  
  

The Unified Government is constantly looking for passionate and dedicated volunteers that share the common goal of wanting to make a positive impact in the community.  More information about volunteering with the UG, please visit our website at www.wycokck.org/volunteer.   

Again, Thank You to all of the wonderful volunteers that served this year and helped make the Unified Government and our community great!