Girls who volunteer can win an award

FALLBROOK – Girls who are 14 through 17 years old and volunteer their time in the community may be eligible for a $250 cash award for themselves and a $250 cash award for the organization they volunteer for.

Offered by Soroptimist International of Fallbrook, the Violet Richardson Award recognizes young women 14 through 17 who are volunteering in their community to make the world a better place. Soroptimist wants to honor young women and encourage volunteer action in the community.

To enter, girls should write a brief essay telling where they volunteer and why. Deadline for entries is Nov. 15. To apply, visit www.soroptimistfallbrook.org or call Jane Kepley for more information at (760) 622-0204.