Volunteer Statistics
The dedication of our volunteers allows vital City services to remain vibrant and intact.
The continued success of the volunteer program can be attributed to strong advocacy of volunteerism from leadership, talented Volunteer Resource Managers and the thousands of residents that dedicate their time to our organization. The quality of life here in Virginia Beach is second to none and much of that is thanks to the excellent services provided by our volunteers.
Volunteer Service for FY 2025
Total Volunteers & Hours
10,883 Volunteers
798,959 Hours
Total FTE Value
384.12 Full-Time Employee Equivalent
Total Volunteer Hours Value
$27.7M Value
($27,795,794)
Total Volunteer Hours Value
3.54 Cents/$100
of assessed value real estate tax rate savings
Volunteer Data by Department
Department
Hours
Hours Value
Hours FTW
Volunteer Count
Department
Agriculture
Hours
47,471
Hours Value
$1,651,524
Hours FTW
23
Volunteer Count
914
Department
Budget & Management Services
Hours
157
Hours Value
$5,463
Hours FTW
0
Volunteer Count
10
Department
City Auditor
Hours
18
Hours Value
$609
Hours FTW
0
Volunteer Count
3
Department
City Manager
Hours
1,841
Hours Value
$64,051
Hours FTW
1
Volunteer Count
73
Department
Commonwealth's Attorney
Hours
1,254
Hours Value
$43,627
Hours FTW
1
Volunteer Count
7
Department
Communications
Hours
32
Hours Value
$1,113
Hours FTW
0
Volunteer Count
3
Department
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Hours
1,207
Hours Value
$41,999
Hours FTW
1
Volunteer Count
69
Department
Courts
Hours
6,388
Hours Value
$222,237
Hours FTW
3
Volunteer Count
101
Department
Cultural Affairs
Hours
14,899
Hours Value
$518,343
Hours FTW
7
Volunteer Count
148
Department
Economic Development
Hours
267
Hours Value
$9,283
Hours FTW
0
Volunteer Count
46
Department
Emergency Communications & Citizen Services
Hours
109
Hours Value
$3,805
Hours FTW
0
Volunteer Count
2
Department
Emergency Management
Hours
167
Hours Value
$5,806
Hours FTW
0
Volunteer Count
18
Department
Emergency Medical Services
Hours
258,240
Hours Value
$8,984,170
Hours FTW
124
Volunteer Count
1,148
Department
Finance
Hours
321
Hours Value
$11,168
Hours FTW
0
Volunteer Count
18
Department
Fire
Hours
11,451
Hours Value
$398,389
Hours FTW
6
Volunteer Count
79
Department
History Museums
Hours
711
Hours Value
$24,718
Hours FTW
0
Volunteer Count
13
Department
Housing & Neighborhood Preservation
Hours
5,178
Hours Value
$180,135
Hours FTW
2
Volunteer Count
303
Department
Human Resources
Hours
1,046
Hours Value
$36,382
Hours FTW
1
Volunteer Count
27
Department
Human Services
Hours
6,348
Hours Value
$220,850
Hours FTW
3
Volunteer Count
160
Department
Libraries
Hours
14,545
Hours Value
$506,017
Hours FTW
7
Volunteer Count
1,005
Department
Parks & Recreation
Hours
87,837
Hours Value
$3,055,855
Hours FTW
42
Volunteer Count
3,191
Department
Performance & Accountability
Hours
66
Hours Value
$2,279
Hours FTW
0
Volunteer Count
13
Department
Planning & Community Development
Hours
3,426
Hours Value
$119,199
Hours FTW
2
Volunteer Count
166
Department
Police
Hours
51,990
Hours Value
$1,808,743
Hours FTW
25
Volunteer Count
350
Department
Public Health
Hours
1,377
Hours Value
$47,290
Hours FTW
1
Volunteer Count
118
Department
Public Utilities
Hours
147
Hours Value
$5,114
Hours FTW
0
Volunteer Count
14
Department
Public Works
Hours
1,642
Hours Value
$57,118
Hours FTW
1
Volunteer Count
1,564
Department
Sheriff
Hours
228,764
Hours Value
$7,958,702
Hours FTW
110
Volunteer Count
511
Department
Virginia Aquarium
Hours
52,060
Hours Value
$1,811,175
Hours FTW
25
Volunteer Count
987
In Honor of David
David Dzwonkoski began volunteering with the Office of Volunteer Resources in 2010, generously giving over 675 hours of his time — though those who knew him best would say that number was modest, as he often downplayed his service and underreported his hours with a humble smile. A 1975 graduate of Yale University, Dzwonkoski was an avid reader, a devoted animal lover, and a thoughtful presence in every room he entered.
He first served on Mary Russo’s “Volunteer Resources Management Leadership Team” and went on to become the marketing and communications administrator for the City’s Volunteer Program. For nearly 14 years, he served as the pagemaster and social media manager, helping shape the voice and visibility of volunteerism in Virginia Beach. Even as the role of pagemaster transitioned to the City’s Communications and the Information Technology (IT) teams, and OVR’s social media presence shifted to support the main City page, Dzwonkoski’s legacy of service, kindness, and quiet leadership continues to inspire all who had the privilege to work alongside him.
