Request A Speaker

The City of Norfolk’s Speakers Bureau is a free service for Norfolk residents and businesses to increase the city’s community outreach efforts. The following departments have prepared group presentations for public meetings.

If you do not find a presentation that addresses the concerns of your group, or would like our assistance in scheduling a presentation, please fill out the following online form. Please be as specific as possible about your request so it can be forwarded to the proper department. A department representative will call (or if you prefer email) you to discuss the request and schedule the presentation based on the earliest availability.

• Department of Utilities
• Department of Neighborhood Preservation

Key Topics:

--- Norfolk Police Dept --- Home Security Personal Safety Commercial Security Lighting Survey Office Security Burglary Prevention Robbery Abatement Shoplifting Measures Employee Theft Vendor Theft Safety with Money Gangs Neighborhood Watch Holiday Safety Workplace Violence Seniors and Crime Prevention Any topic of your choice if provided time to prepare   --- Public Works --- Department overview Storm Water Management Stormy the Mascot Storm water education for kids Street Sweeping Storm Water Fees Flooding Issues Neighborhood Drainage Issues Norfolk Environmental Commission Environmental sustainability and education Green living - recycling and litter cleanups Green building Waste Management Division Traffic Operations Bureau Code enforcement Illegal Sign Removal Training Program Volunteer programs   --- Libraries --- Early Literacy at Norfolk Public Library Volunteering at your library What’s happing at your library Local history and genealogy Book and AV circulation Services - early literacy, family, teen and adult Volunteerism   --- Recreation, Parks and Open Spaces --- Plant Care & Species Understanding Special Populations Senior Wellness Tree Care Landscaping & Turf Maintenance Fitness for Youth & Adults Summer Camps & Enrichment Programs Recreation centers and community programming Aquatics programs General Water Safety Small Water Craft Safety Beach Safety Swimming Pool Safety Traditional Athletic programs for Youth Visual arts, dance and music programs Therapeautic recreation Computer Labs Special Recreation Grants Operating Budget Non-traditional Recreation Programs Volunteer Program Pre-planning your Cemetery Needs History of Norfolk’s Cemeteries Capital Improvement Projects Open space planning Park maintenance and urban forestry   --- Department of Human Resources --- Tips on gaining employment Interviewing Writing a resume Where to find employment resources   --- Department of Utilities --- The Water Treatment Process – from the reservoir to the tap Responsible Water Use & How to Check for Leaks Water Rates & Billing How to Avoid Sewer Trouble and Reporting a Problem The Water Cycle How your water is treated Water conservation Preventing sanitary sewer blockages and overflow…The FOG problem Department Overview- Billing, meter reading, construction projects, reporting leaks, etc. Bill Payment Assistance- The Lifeline Program   --- Norfolk Division of Parking --- How Norfolk’s Parking system works for you   --- Communications Department --- Your World on the Web What www.norfolk.gov. offers you Who Do I Trust? Understanding Today’s Media Influencing Your Government: How to Fight City Hall and Win Show Me the Money: Understanding The City Budget TV48: Norfolk’s Neighborhood Network How we can work for you Who Can I Call? One Call Does it All: Norfolk Cares Assistance Center How does Government Work: Understanding City, State and Federal Governments Fact or Flack: How Norfolk Communications Serves You Social Media: Web 2.0 Want to Tweet about Facebook or just YouTube? It’s a Whole New World   --- Department of Public Health --- Mosquito Control - Protect your family and home from mosquitoes Insect and rodent control on private property Rabies Prevention and Control Immunizations for infants, children, adults and seniors 'Get Prepared, Stay Prepared' Emergency Preparedness for you and your family How You Can Be Prepared for a Flu Pandemic Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Control Health Department overview of programs and services to citizens   --- Department of Human Services --- Importance of good nutrition: Food Stamps, screening & applying online Medicaid and Health Insurance for children (FAMIS) Homelessness prevention for families Volunteer opportunities Early Childhood Development issues and resources for parents Life skills learning for teens Juvenile detention and alternatives Recognizing and reporting child abuse & neglect Recognizing and reporting adult abuse, neglect (and self-neglect) and exploitation Resources and community support for victims of domestic violence Assistance for ex-offenders returning home Internships   --- Department of Neighborhood Preservation --- High weeds/grass Vacant buildings/boarding & securing open structures Property Blight and Demolition Dangerous trash and debris accumulations Code/Ordinance –Property Maintenance and Environmental Violations Graffiti Abatement Program (including TAG OUT if applicable) Volunteer Recruitment and Retention Civic Leadership Development Fundraising (for your civic league/organization) Event Planning Home Rehabilitation Resources Home Rehabilitation Assistance (World Changers) Office of Youth Development Services Animal Adoption and General Information Animal/Pet Ordinances Neighborhood Service Centers - Services

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