Do you know a high school student with an exceptional interest in voluntarism? If so, please encourage them to apply for the Deborah P. Altman Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award.

The award is named for Deb Altman, past president of the Junior League of Lancaster whose life exemplified a commitment to volunteering, a love of children and service to the community.

Winner(s) receive a $1,500 cash award and a $300 donation to a charity of the winner’s choosing.

To download the 2020 Deborah P. Altman Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award Application Form CLICK HERE!

All applications must be emailed to grants@jllancaster.org by Monday, March 16, 2020. Winner(s) will be notified by Friday, April 17, 2020, and the award presentation will take place Monday, May 4, 2020.

Qualifications for Applying:

• Any student who resides in Lancaster County who has reached the age of 16, but is not older than 19, by January 31, 2020
• Has done his/her volunteer work in Lancaster County
• Is not the son or daughter of a Junior League member
• Has at least a “C” average this year and the previous academic year

How Applications are Evaluated:

• Quality volunteer work (as determined by the Grants Committee)
• Documented volunteer work
• Reference from the adult associated with student’s volunteer work
• Documented scholastic record
• Properly completed application packet

Application packets are to be distributed through the Guidance Counselor’s office. These forms may be copied. Questions may be directed to The Junior League of Lancaster at grants@jllancaster.org.

Congratulations & thank you for your commitment to volunteerism!