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Volunteer Spotlight

Our own Teen Volunteer Director wins a grant from the National Education Association's Youth Leaders for Literacy!

A self-described "voracious" reader, Jennifer Tao wants to get books to people in disadvantaged and disaster stricken areas. The teen leader is part of the Be the Star You Are program in Moraga, California. The nonprofit organization's goal is to raise self-esteem and improve literacy for women, families and youth. Jennifer chairs their Star Teen Book Review and is the teen coordinator for Operation Hurricane Relief.

So far, Be the Star You Are has shipped over $27,000 in books and other resources to the Gulf Coast. Jennifer wants to continue this effort using the Youth Leaders for Literacy Grant. She plans on doing everything from contacting beneficiaries to selecting and packing the books. Ms. Tao will also utilize books already in the organization's possession, but that are inappropriate for distribution. She will price and list them online to raise money for shipping. The young entrepreneur will use the same tactic if grant funds fall short of their efforts.

Jennifer tells us, "The joy of delivering knowledge and entertainment is infectious!"

Jennifer depositing check from winning the Youth Service America Award for Be the Star You ARE! Jennifer unloading the donation of books for our Operation Hurricane Relief.

Our teen volunteer, Jennifer Tao, was honored for giving her time to help others in the community through her volunteerism with Be the Star You Are! in the 12th annual Threads of Hope Awards. Jennifer helps strengthen the fabric of our world through her spirit of commitment to improving literacy and positive media. A sixteen year old senior, Jennifer began volunteering as a youth book reviewer three years ago and is now directing the STAR TEEN BOOK REVIEW TEAM as well as coordinating resource distribution. She has utilized her writing skills to garner two grants for Be the Star You Are! and says that her affiliation with our charity has given her self confidence, self direction, and a voice to a be leader in the community.

Jennifer comments: "Volunteering with Be the Star You Are! is the single most exciting adventure of my life so far. I have learned so much about the importance of inspiring and motivating others to excel. Be the Star You Are! is a fantastic charity and I encourage young people to get involved. It has changed my life in a positive way and my applications for universities are great because of my numerous responsibilities!"

From all the volunteers at Be the Star You Are!, congratulations to Jennifer Tao on her nomination.

 

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