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City Exploring New Volunteer Management Program
The City is no longer utilizing Galaxy Digital to promote volunteer opportunities or track volunteer hours. A new solution for volunteer management is being researched and updates will be posted when available.
In the interim, please use the Volunteer Hours Log form to submit your volunteer hours for the Division of Police, Division of Fire and Citizen's Academy ongoing opportunities.
Visit the Volunteer Portal to learn about and sign up for volunteer opportunities with Westerville Parks and Recreation.
Volunteering has a significant impact on a community. It enables individuals to connect with their community and contribute to making it a better place for everyone. However, volunteering is so much more; it benefits both the volunteer and the cause they choose to help.
Are you ready to help your community?
Boards and Commissions
Boards and Commissions play a vital role in Westerville's local government by evaluating matters of special interest and when appropriate, making recommendations to City Council. All Boards and Commissions meetings are open to the public.
Other Opportunities to Get Involved
Discover the various ways to connect with neighbors and engage in the community.
Parks & Recreation Department
The Westerville Parks & Recreation Department's volunteer program aims to engage citizens in giving back to the community through volunteer service with the Parks & Recreation Department. Each year, the Department utilizes the services of hundreds of volunteers who contribute more than 8,000 hours of service annually. Visit the Volunteer Portal to learn about and sign up for volunteer opportunities with Westerville Parks and Recreation.
The Citizen Police Academy is an extension of the Division’s community education efforts. The purpose of the academy is to increase citizen awareness of daily WPD operations of by educating them on topics relative to the role of police in our community. Each free, 11-session class consists of approximately 25 students. Find other ways to volunteer with WPD.
Westerville Fire Division
Annually, the Citizen's Fire Academy is offered to all Westerville and Blendon Township residents.
This free, 12-week program takes participants through basic training scenarios in firefighting and EMS. Graduates earn certification in first aid and CPR and are invited to join the Citizen’s Auxiliary Resource.
Team, volunteers that assist the Fire Division with numerous community events during the year.
City of Westerville
The Westerville Citizen's Academy (WCA) is an eight-week program in which participants take part in a three-hour class one night a week during the term of the course. Each week is focused on interactive features, such as exploring equipment, facility tours, demonstrations and hands-on activities.