On average, 2,800 volunteers contribute more than 45,000 hours of service in Dublin. That’s equivalent to the work of 20 employees. And, this doesn’t begin to measure the enormous value of what volunteers give. For everything you do, from the visible impact at events, to those working behind the scenes, the City of Dublin says thank you.
Dublin community members celebrate many holidays this time of year, often with a focus on giving back. With school breaks and family gatherings, it can be an excellent time to volunteer together. Here are a few tips and resources to get you started.
Thank you for making the City of Dublin a more resilient community through your engagement in volunteerism and philanthropy!
Dublin’s littlest volunteers are invited to join us for our next Kids In Dublin Service project as we learn and serve with the City of Dublin Horticulture team! This project will take place at the City of Dublin Service Center Building. Space is limited. Please register each child separately.
When: Saturday, Dec. 14 | 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: City of Dublin Service Center Building, 6555 Shier Rings Road
Register: Each child needs a separate registration HERE. If you have questions or need help, please let me know.
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These service projects are opportunities for Dublin’s littlest volunteers from kindergarten through fifth grade who reside in the City of Dublin or Dublin City School District. A parent or guardian should accompany the child. Check back for more opportunities. Reach out to volunteer@dublin.oh.us with any questions.
The Dublin Teen Buddy Program seeks to combat loneliness and isolation by fostering a sense of belonging for Dubliners, young and old. Teen volunteers are vetted, trained and matched with older adults based on mutual interests and shared life experiences to form lasting intergenerational friendships. This program runs fall 2024 to spring 2025, with various gatherings planned throughout the year.
SAVE THE DATE for mandatory Teen Buddy training Oct. 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Getting involved with the community early in your life can help set you up for a lifetime of giving back. Check out a variety of ways that young people can volunteer in Dublin.
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Are you fluent in a language other than English? Language is a common barrier for recipients of nonprofit services. Dublin’s nonprofit community is developing a language bank — a database of volunteers fluent in another language, which nonprofits can tap into when serving clients in need of translation. Email Christine at cnardecchia@dublin.oh.us to learn more and volunteer.
Love history and educating others about the people that lived before them? Be part of our 2025 Heritage Interpreter volunteer program! Volunteers provide tours and open houses at historic parks in the City of Dublin on weekends in the summer and fall. Virtual and in-person trainings begin in early 2025. Let us know you are interested by contacting Outreach & Engagement Coordinate, Sarah Esala sesala@dublin.oh.us. You can also visit an upcoming open house at Ferris-Wright Park & Earthworks.
Help celebrate Dublin’s diversity by teaming up with volunteers and staff to create educational and creative displays highlighting the many cultural holidays celebrated in Dublin. The Culture Corner is on display at the Dublin Community Recreation Center as well as digitally on the City of Dublin social media sites. Email Shannon at smaurer@dublin.oh.us to get involved.
The garden will be closing soon for the 2024 season.
Located next to the Dublin Development Building on the grounds of the Historic Coffman Homestead is The Giving Garden. This eight-bed garden produces fresh veggies and herbs, which are tended to by City of Dublin volunteers. The purpose of the garden is to grow nutrient-rich veggies for the grateful clients at the Dublin Food Pantry. It’s a win-win-win for a piece of public land being put to great use for those who need a fresh, healthy dose of goodness. Planting typically takes place in mid-May, and care is needed through October. If you are interested in helping with the 2025 season, email volunteer@dublin.oh.us.
Keep Dublin Green Park cleanup kits are a great flexible option for groups to give back to the community by cleaning litter from Dublin parks. The kit includes trash and recycle bags, gloves, safety vests, a first aid kit and even a scavenger hunt. To reserve a kit, please complete this interest form, and we will be in touch with next steps.
Volunteers are needed days, evenings and weekends at the Dublin Community Recreation Center, assisting instructors with recreation classes for preschool and youth participants. It’s a great way to keep your heart smiling and help kids grow! To volunteer, email volunteer@dublin.oh.us.
Adults interested in turning their leisure biking time into a service to the community may inquire about this program that encourages safe biking, offers extra eyes and ears out on our bike paths, and assists City staff with bike-related events. To learn more, email Christine at cnardecchia@dublin.oh.us.
Our offices are always in need of project champions. We are especially interested in matching volunteer skills and interests with City initiatives and projects in need of helping minds, whether with technology, with programs and planning, wellness and research, or communication and engagement efforts. To learn more, email volunteer@dublin.oh.us.
Our Community Events don’t happen without your help! Consider donating your time to support our world-class events.
Giving never stops! Finding ways to donate your time and resources now and in the year to come can be just as beneficial to your community.
In order to support faster response and better tracking of requests, the City of Dublin uses JustFOIA to collect, respond to and manage public information requests.
JustFOIA is a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) online application that helps streamline the open records request process for the community and improve efficiencies in getting requested information quickly and accurately.
The application lets community members submit requests for all city records, including police reports. Commonly requested information includes accident reports, copies of resolutions and body-camera video.
We are and always have been a proud local democracy. In our service, we strive to provide the best quality of life and environment in which our residents and businesses can thrive. We seek to ally our proud traditions with the best innovations of the future.
Dublin, Ohio, is the most sustainable, connected and resilient global city of choice.
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The City of Dublin operates under a set of seven key core values: integrity, respect, communication, teamwork, accountability, positive attitude and dedication to service. Staff members use these seven values as the basis for daily decision-making, including the decisions that go into the budget process.
We are members of an organization that succeeds because of teamwork, dedication, diversity and the innovative spirit of all of our members. Together, we build a culture of trust, service, mutual respect, inclusion and open communication. We hold ourselves mutually accountable to promote and sustain continuous learning and to develop the learning potential that exists in every member of our team.
The complete Dublin City Code is available online at American Legal City Ordinance website. Information staff at the Dublin branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library are available to help navigate this website.
This Revised Charter, as adopted on March 19, 1996, became effective on July 4, 1996.
The Zoning Code for Dublin is Chapter 153 of the Dublin Code of Ordinances. The Zoning Code sets land development requirements and establishes different uses within individual districts. Zoning regulations address the physical development of a site, such as building height, lot requirements, setbacks from lot lines, minimum numbers of parking spaces, sign types and sizes, and other related regulations.
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