Maine youth are volunteering at a rate that has earned the state recognition in national reports. It’s time to shine a spotlight on the young people who are serving and changing their communities. This recognition program shows appreciation and encouragement to volunteers 18 years of age and younger. The week of April 24th is National Volunteer Week.
Nine local young people have met the criteria to receive the Governor’s Award for Service & Volunteerism by volunteering time at Central Maine Medical Center through the Junior Volunteer program over the past year and have been nominated for the award by Susan Hedrich, System Director of Volunteer Services for Central Maine Healthcare which is the parent company of Central Maine Medical Center, Rumford Hospital, and Bridgton Hospital. Students must complete at least 50 hours of volunteer service and be under 18 years of age. The students will each receive a certificate of recognition from the Governor’s Office, a President’s Volunteer Service medallion, and a ticket to a Maine Red Claws basketball game in honor of youth volunteerism.
The nine local students are:
Alexa Kesaris of Lisbon Falls 118 hours of service done at Central Maine Medical Center.
Nolan Downs of Dixfield with 108 hours of service done at Central Maine Medical Center.
Emily French of Lewiston with 85 hours of service done at Central Maine Medical Center.
Nick Aripez of Sabattus with 79 hours of service done at Central Maine Medical Center.
Jayden Carpenter of Greene with 64 hours of service done at Central Maine Medical Center.
Donna Hunt of Mechanic Falls with 60 hours of service done at Central Maine Medical Center.
Hunter Young of Auburn with 60 hours of service done at Central Maine Medical Center.
Brea Gagnon of Auburn with 55 hours of service done at Central Maine Medical Center.
Hanna Mougin of Lewiston with 52 hours of service done at Central Maine Medical Center.
