Virginia Juniors 14 Elite (Chesapeake Region Volleyball Association) was recently honored with the prestigious Team Travel Source Community Service Award at the 38th Annual USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships. This award recognizes a junior volleyball team that has made significant contributions to their community through service.
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The Virginia Juniors 14 Elite team encountered homelessness during their travels for volleyball tournaments. Instead of turning a blind eye, they decided to take action and make a difference. Their service project, called “Blessing Bags,” consisted of gallon-sized baggies filled with essential items like toiletries, snacks, water, and gift cards to local restaurants. The team members distributed these bags to the homeless in Philadelphia while en route to a recent tournament. This act of kindness not only had a positive impact on the recipients but also provided the athletes with a sense of fulfillment and the realization that they can truly make a difference in the lives of others.
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Captain Sarah Jordan expressed the team’s motivation, stating, “We just wanted to give back and be grateful for what we have. We put together bags of socks, oatmeal, sandwiches, and everything that someone who is less fortunate would need for a week.” The project’s success has inspired the team to continue their community service efforts in the upcoming season, ensuring that their impact extends beyond 2017.
Team Travel Source, the corporate partner of USA Volleyball, commended Virginia Juniors 14 Elite for their initiative and dedication to addressing a pressing issue in communities nationwide, even those outside their hometown. Kelley Roberts, the Executive Director of Team Travel Source, praised the team, saying, “The level of maturity shown by this team in deciding to make a difference while they were on the road competing was truly impressive. We hope their service project will serve as an inspiration to others. We are proud to award Virginia Juniors 14 Elite with this inaugural Community Service Award.”
The recipient of the Team Travel Source Community Service Award was selected by a committee consisting of Team Travel Source members, trusted professionals from the business and education sectors, and USA Volleyball staff.
FAQs
Q: What is the Team Travel Source Community Service Award?
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A: The Team Travel Source Community Service Award is presented to one junior volleyball team that demonstrates a commitment to improving their community through service.
Q: How did Virginia Juniors 14 Elite win the award?
A: Virginia Juniors 14 Elite won the Team Travel Source Community Service Award by undertaking a service project called “Blessing Bags,” providing essential items to the homeless during their travels for volleyball tournaments.
Q: Will Virginia Juniors 14 Elite continue their community service efforts in the future?
A: Yes, Virginia Juniors 14 Elite plans to continue their community service project in the upcoming season, extending their impact beyond 2017.
Summary
Virginia Juniors 14 Elite, a volleyball team from the Chesapeake Region Volleyball Association, received the prestigious Team Travel Source Community Service Award at the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championships. This award recognized the team’s dedication to helping their community through a service project called “Blessing Bags.” These bags, filled with essential items, were distributed to the homeless during the team’s travels for volleyball tournaments. The Virginia Juniors 14 Elite team members not only made a difference in the lives of others but also gained a greater appreciation for the impact they can have on the world. This inspiring act of kindness has earned them the admiration and praise of Team Travel Source and the volleyball community.
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