Volunteer Program
Update
Madelyne Black
Volunteer Program Coordinator
October 21, 2026
The Ask
That City Council receive an update on the City’s Volunteer Program. 2 What we offer
Volunteer Program
• Centralized recruitment process - we
know how each department works
with their volunteers.
• Connect staff needs to volunteer
service goals. Bring personalization to
every request!
• Long term and short-term
opportunities.
• Recognition of volunteers and their
accomplishments.
• Provide resources, communication
and support to staff and volunteers.
3 Contact Methods
How can I volunteer for the City?
Online Web Interest Form -
Web Based Direct Referrals
Complete registration form for single day events
or submit inquiries at
www.bit.ly/Coronavolunteers
Phone or Email
Call: 951-736-2377
Or email: [email protected]
Walk-Ins
City Hall, Community Services Offices,
Monday – Thursday from 7AM – 6PM.
4 Volunteer Interest
1,157 Inquiries from 10/2025 - 10/2026
Why are people volunteering for Corona?
5 Who is Volunteering?
6 240 New Long-Term Volunteers to City Services
Location (Min. Required Age) New Volunteers
Library (12+) 149
Recreation (12+) 30
Animal Shelter (18+) 27
Parks (18+) 11
Information Technology (18+) 7
Planning and Development (18+) 4
Economic Development (18+) 3
Police (18+) 3
Other (18+) 7
10/2025 – 10/2026
Participation Growth
7 Volunteer Participants Reported Service Hours
Volunteers in Action!
Offering options for all our residents to give back, in their own ways. 8 CNUSD’s Workability Program
Community Connections
Eligible Adult Transition students (ages 18-22) can
receive up to 65 hours of paid work experience at
minimum wage through volunteer opportunities
offered by community partners, including the City of
Corona.
Worksites include: • Corona Public Library • Circle City Center • Senior Center • Adopt a Park Commitments at Brentwood, Santana, Lincoln and Husted Park
Workplace Skills Developed: • Reliability • Task completion • Communication • Teamwork • Safety awareness • Problem-solving, and more! 9 Program Recognition
• First-ever recipient of the Western Riverside
Council of Governments (WRCOG) Award for
Community Building
• Recognized for the Cleanup Kit Program
• Empowers residents to lead neighborhood
cleanups
• A model for volunteer-driven community
engagement & beautification
10 Heart of the Community Award
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All events are scheduled on Saturdays, 8AM – 10 AM.
Registration opens December 1, 2026 for Winter season.
Winter 2027
Citrus Park Planting and Cleanup – January 9th, 2027
Griffin Dog Park and Trailhead Cleanup – February 6th, 2027 Spring 2027
Arbor Day at Heritage Park – March 13th, 2027
Skyline Trail Cleanup – April 10th, 2027
Ridgeline Park Planting – May 22nd, 2027
Fall 2027
Oak Avenue Planting and Cleanup – September 18th, 2027
Clean the Circle! Cleanup on Grand – October 16th, 2027 Butterfield Dog Park and Trail Cleanup – November 20th, 2027 Cor on a Beau t ifu l Com m u n ity Clean u p
2027 Schedule
Thank you!
FY26 Volunteer Participation
31,500 hours valued at $1,138,410!
13 Volunteer Orientations
for Teens Online
New and Developing
Adding options to grow our program
to reflect local demands.
We will be using Qualtrics to design
new pathways for teens.
• Trails Maintenance Volunteer Program
Have an idea? Let’s hear it!
Tools for City Staff Support
• Volunteer Policy and Code of Conduct
• Onboarding Checklists
Looking
Forward
2027
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The Ask
That City Council receive an update on the City’s Volunteer Program. 16 City of Corona
Questions?
Madelyne Black
Program Coordinator
[email protected]
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