The City of Baytown is proud to recognize the outstanding dedication of our community volunteers who have each contributed 50 hours or more of service over the past year. These individuals generously gave their time, talent, and compassion to support city programs, events, and initiatives that strengthen our community.

Their commitment makes a meaningful difference—enhancing city services, supporting local events, and helping create a welcoming and vibrant Baytown for all. Whether assisting with parks and recreation programs, community outreach, public safety initiatives, or special events, these volunteers have gone above and beyond.

To our 50+ hour volunteers: thank you for your incredible dedication and for embodying the true spirit of service. Your hard work and passion inspire us all and help make Baytown a better place to live, work, and play.

Get to know the volunteers!

Keyna

Meet Keyna. She is one of our standout volunteers, dedicating her time regularly at the Baytown Library, Baytown Animal Shelter, and at nearly every City event. She also serves as the volunteer lead for the Market at Town Square. In total, Keyna has contributed over 100 volunteer hours just in this past year! 

"Baytown Bert"

Meet Bert - a huge advocate for Baytown! He regularly volunteers his time with the Tourism team for events and to promote the geocaching activities. He also volunteers with the Parks and Recreation team by gathering litter during his walks and coordinating litter cleanup events. Also - Thank you Baytown Bert for keeping all 31 caches in top shape year-round and spreading the word about our incredible geocaching scene! 

JoAnn

Meet JoAnn Massony, a friendly face in our Visitors Center lobby who volunteers once a week, greeting visitors and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes! She also steps up to help at Baytown Tourism events whenever needed.

But JoAnn’s dedication doesn’t stop there—she’s also a passionate supporter of Parks & Recreation, giving even more of her time to make Baytown a better place for everyone to explore and enjoy! 

April

Meet April Sanchez, a Baytown Tourism volunteer who shares her time each week in our Visitors Center lobby, helping others discover Baytown attractions! 

April is also an advocate for the Deaf community and is proud to have secured a proclamation for National ASL (American Sign Language) Day!  In addition, she hosts Deaf Chats, where she teaches ASL.

Dennis

Meet Dennis Voris, a Baytown Tourism volunteer who shares his time every week in our Visitors Center lobby, helping visitors discover all Baytown has to offer!  He also volunteers at Visit Baytown events, working booths and connecting with the community.

But that’s not all—Dennis is also a passionate advocate for the Deaf community, working with others to spread awareness about Deaf culture and ASL education. His advocacy helped bring about a proclamation recognizing Deaf Awareness & Acceptance Month!