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Rick Selwood and his faithful kanine companion, Tucker, have been commited volunteers at the assisted-care facility in their community. Selwood and Tucker…
The Museum of Natural History & Science at Cincinnati Museum Center has a special area for visitors ages 5 and under. This…
Dr. Cass is a special volunteer who gives 24/7 as palliative care administrative director of the local Hospice facility and also finds…
After looking for some place to volunteer for a while, Todd contacted an organization, explained to them what type of volunteer work…
Dario has been volunteering for the WOW! Children’s Museum World of Wonder in Lafayette, CO for the last 10 years. From the…
Cheri Miller first started volunteering with OC Parks in 1992, initially staffing the O’Neill Regional Park Nature Center, and later serving as…
Debbie Liddel is a dependable and enthusiastic member of the Douglas County Auxiliary Communications Team (ACT) which provides adjunct support and communications…
Elaine Konishi was a Brownie Girl Scout as a young girl and has been a Girl Scout volunteer for 23 years. She…
From the nominator: “AmeriCorps *VISTAs serving at York Hospital help to promote a community outreach program called the Bridges Program. Bridges helps…
Hannah is a senior at Olathe East High School and a three-year member of the drill team. She is a very self-motivated…
Geeta Hemani is an extraordinary volunteer for StandUp For Kids-Cincinnati. The mission of STANDUP FOR KIDS is to help children who are…
Elizabeth Hart is currently serving as Chair of the Girl Scout Council’s Board of Directors. Over the years, our respect for her…
Barbara Gamache is an exemplary leader and friend of seniors who struggle with loneliness, physical illness and depression. We value her thoughtful…
Hilda Fountain says her actual life just isn’t colorful, but we imagine that anyone who has had the privilege of knowing her…
In 1957, Jimmie moved to Montana with his parents from Seattle. It fit well with his passionate enjoyment of the outdoors. A…
Tessa Komine is a 16 year-old Girl Scout who created Project: S.O.S., an all-girl community service program in Medfield, MA. She designed…
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