News release
The city of Santa Clarita has recognized April as National Volunteer Month, and a group of graduating high school student volunteers who have received the Civic Service Impact Award and members from Junior Chamber International of Santa Clarita were recognized during the official proclamation from the City Council at the council’s April 14 meeting.
In 2025, the city had 2,707 individual city volunteers contribute 39,413 hours to the city through events, programs and projects throughout Santa Clarita.
City volunteers play a vital role in many of the city’s events, including the Cowboy Festival, Senses Block Party series and Celebrate events, said a news release from the city.
Beyond special events, volunteers support a wide range of ongoing programs and services. They work directly with the city with the Afterschool Homework Help Program at the Newhall Community Center and the Summer Reading Program at the Santa Clarita Public Library. They build and maintain new trails, coach and mentor athletes through youth sports and beautify the community by participating in workdays such as community hikes and open space trail cleanups.
Volunteers with JCI help strengthen community connections while developing the next generation of local leaders through hands-on volunteer projects with local nonprofits, leadership development and civic engagement opportunities, the city release said.
During the meeting, four of the city’s seven Civic Service Impact Award recipients were recognized. This award honors graduating high school students who have contributed over 100 hours in the past three years.
For more information, visit SantaClaritaVolunteers.com.
