The small town of Queen Creek is punching above its weight, celebrating its legion of volunteers with an entire week dedicated to thanking those who give their time for the common good. According to an official statement, Queen Creek's recent Volunteer Appreciation Week marked an impressive milestone, as over 1,400 townsfolk collectively contributed a whopping 91,000 hours in voluntary service during 2023, equating to a staggering savings of $2.9 million for taxpayers.

In a testament to the power of community spirit, Mayor Julia Wheatley lauded the efforts of these unsung heroes saying, "Volunteers help build and strengthen our sense of community," and underlining how much they were valued for pitching in and playing their part in making Queen Creek a better place, whether it was through assisting at community events, serving the seniors, or ensuring safety as part of the Community Assistance Team in other initiatives all rolled into the centralized QC Volunteers program, these folks have made their presence felt in the best possible way.

But it isn't all about the town getting a free ride; the QC Volunteers program has been structured to be a two-way street. Queen Creek pelts tons of benefits back at its volunteers; it prioritizes providing valuable opportunities for skill development, necessary training, and oversight. Not forgetting, a friendly and safe environment for volunteers to thrive and give back, and it's a clear indicator of a town that cares as much about the well-being of its volunteers as it does about the service they provide.

Vegas might bet high, but Queen Creek bets higher on its volunteers, offering up diverse opportunities that range from managing horse reins at the Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre to handing out smiles at the weekly Senior Program, and even life-saving interventions like smoke detector installations, and besides, anyone keen to hop on this bandwagon of goodwill can snag all the deets they need to get started over at QueenCreekAZ.gov/Volunteer.