Local Volunteer to Receive Honors from Board of Supervisors

(Newport Beach) – Nicole Hensley of Newport Beach is one of 40 honorees who will be honored April 21 by the Orange County Board of Supervisors for their outstanding volunteer achievements in 2005.

More than 25,400 volunteers contributed one million hours of service valued at $23 million in avoided costs for County government in 2005. The Board of Supervisors will pay tribute to these achievements at the tenth annual Countywide volunteer recognition ceremony on Friday, April 21.
The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Board Hearing Room of the Hall of Administration (HOA), 10 Civic Center Plaza in Santa Ana. A reception will precede the ceremony at 7:45 a.m.

“We are extremely fortunate to have dedicated volunteers who are willing to give so selflessly of their time in order to serve our community,” said County Executive Officer Thomas G. Mauk. “They are a vital resource in improving County services and programs.”
Each of forty honorees has made a valuable contribution that tells a distinct story about their experience including Nicole Hensley who highlights the volunteer spirit.

Nicole Hensley was just 20 years old when she first volunteered to mentor a child through Providence Community Services, a contract program with Health Care Agency Children and Youth Services. Nearly six years later, she has served as a Project Together mentor to four additional children and has volunteered more than 1,500 hours.

In addition to serving as a volunteer mentor, Nicole rallied her co-workers to become involved with a program that provides low-income clients with food, gifts and clothing during the holiday season. Through Nicole’s efforts, more than 50 children experienced the joy and excitement associated with this special time of year.

Photo opportunities will immediately follow the event. More information on the County’s volunteer recognition ceremony, directions to the HOA and parking instructions are available online at http://www.ocgov.com/hr/volunteer/volunteerrecognition06.asp. You may access County agencies and departments online at www.ocgov.com.

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