Are you a young woman between the ages of 14 and 17 who volunteers in your community or school? Do you see challenges instead of obstacles? Hope instead of despair? If you are a young woman who believes in the power of volunteer action, then you may be eligible to win a Violet Richardson Award.
This award recognizes young women who make the community and world a better place through volunteer efforts such as: fighting drugs, crime and violence; cleaning up the environment; and working to end discrimination and poverty. Volunteer actions that benefit women or girls are particularly encouraged.
Winners are eligible to receive cash awards for themselves and the charitable organizations of their choice. Visit www.soroptimist.org for details.
Soroptimist is an international volunteer organization of business and professional women whose mission is to improve the lives of women and girls locally and around the world.
Applications are available at all local high schools, all three Santa Clarita public libraries, Newhall Community Center, or by contacting Pam Jaffke, Violet Richardson Award chair. Applications are due December 1.
For information about applying to the Violet Richardson Award program, please contact Pam Jaffke at 661-255-9880.