Gala Celebration of Volunteers Set for April 10

The Volunteer Center of Bergen County will salute volunteers from all parts of the county at its annual Celebrate Volunteers recognition event on Wednesday,April 10 at Bergen Community College’s Moses Meeting and Training Center, TEC 128, 400 Paramus Road in Paramus.   

Beginning with a 6:00 pm dessert reception, the evening will feature an inspiring program highlighting the many extraordinary ways in which volunteers enhance the community.  Brenda Blackmon, popular news anchor for My 9 News, will once again serve as Master of Ceremonies.

Public and private non-profit organizations, hospitals, libraries, religious organizations and schools in Bergen County are invited to bring volunteers they would like to honor, along with staff, to this non-competitive, community-wide event. Every volunteer will receive special gifts and certificates of commendation.

Each organization can choose to honor its top volunteers based on its own criteria for determining exemplary volunteer achievement, such as impact, dedication, hours served and loyalty.  

Reservations are on a first come, first served basis, and are due by April 1^st    The cost is $12.00 per person.  Call (201) 489-9454 ext. 127 to reserve a place.