Bob Borovy Student Citizen of the Year Award
The “Bob Borovy Student Citizen of the Year” award was created in 2000 to recognize a graduating high school senior who best epitomizes the spirit of volunteerism and giving to the community exemplified by the late Bob Borovy. A United States Veteran and former Advisory Board on Children and Youth board member, Mr. Borovy was an active citizen of the Boynton Beach community for many years.
The award recipient will receive $1,000 and have his/her name placed on the permanent plaque at City Hall. The winner will be selected by a panel of judges. Their decision shall be final. The winner will be announced in conjunction with the annual Youth Volunteer Bank awards in May, and will have his/her name placed on a permanent plaque at City Hall.
ELIGIBILITY/CRITERIA
- Graduating high school senior
- Resident of the City of Boynton Beach (in corporate city limits)
- Nominated by three adults (not related to the applicant)
- Person of good moral character
- Performed significant volunteer work and made meaningful contributions to his/her school, church, social service organizations and/or community
- Submit a 100-300 word essay on what he/she has learned from performing volunteer service
- Complete the appropriate application form and submit supporting documentation
Application deadline: April 2, 2012 - For more information, please call (561) 742-6224
Download Bob Borovy Award application (.pdf)
Oceanfront Park Sand Sifters
Gotta clean beach or park? We do, thanks to our volunteers. Join them and make a difference! For more information click here Sand Sifters.
V.I.P. Program (Very Important People)
Enjoy a rewarding experience by becoming involved in our community to help others.
Join the V.I.P. Volunteer Program. The Senior Center is always looking for volunteers who would like to help and volunteers are welcome at all of the other recreation facilities.
Specifically, volunteers are the backbone of the Senior Center. They help out in areas such as registration, classes, programs, special events and the Congregate Meal Program. Not only are they volunteers, they are participants! Each year, the Recreation and Parks Department thanks the volunteers with an Awards Banquet.
If you would like to be a volunteer at the Senior Center or at any recreation center, call Recreation Specialist Ann Forster at (561) 742-6570. All volunteers are required to go through a national background check.
Youth Volunteer Bank
Are you a student currently active in his/her community? Do you already do volunteer work, or do you want to become more involved? The Youth Volunteer Bank Program can help! Created by The City of Boynton Beach Advisory Board on Children & Youth in 1997, the program promotes youth volunteerism and community involvement, and rewards those who participate.
How to Join:
Download, fill out and submit a membership form (58 kb PDF). Keep track of your volunteer hours throughout the year. Periodic volunteer opportunities may also be organized by the Recreation & Parks Department.
There are many benefits: Help those in need; learn new skills; gain work experience and career contacts; be an active member of your community; increase self-esteem and sense of responsibility; make new friends and have fun!
An awards ceremony is held each May to recognize volunteers who turn in hours. All participants receive a certificate and individual recognition. Since 1998, youth volunteers have recorded almost 53,000 volunteer hours, and the program has awarded over $21,000 in savings bonds and prizes!
This program is made possible through a cooperative effort between the City of Boynton Beach Recreation & Parks Department, the Education & Youth Advisory Board and local business and individual sponsors. For more information, please call 561-742-6224.
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