Assistance League of Diablo Valley’s Assisteens Auxiliary Sets Application Deadlines for 2017-18

Since 1977, Assisteens^®, an auxiliary of Assistance League^® of Diablo Valley, has encouraged teens living in the Contra Costa community to volunteer by raising funds that benefit children and seniors. Now celebrating 40 years of service, Assisteens membership includes girls and boys high school and middle school students, grades 7 through 12. If you enjoy meeting students from other local schools and developing skills in leadership, organization and community service while having fun, read on.

Assisteens activities include hosting two parties for elementary school children; one with gifts from Santa, as well as a springtime event which boasts a large, white furry guest of honor. Assisteens also write letters to homebound seniors and support foster youth.

On a more serious note, these energetic tweens and teens supply snack packs for receiving center emergency kits as well as participating in Seasons for Seniors, a program of activities, such as Balloon Volleyball, with senior residents at Kensington living facility in Pleasant Hill.

As important, Assisteens commit to working at the Assistance League Way Side Inn Thrift Shop, the chapter’s primary fundraiser, located in Lafayette, as well as supporting chapter programs throughout the year.

Assisteens are also encouraged to attend the annual National Assisteens Conference where they meet other teens from across the nation while experiencing life on a college campus. While there, they engage in team building exercises and attend workshops regarding topics such as cyber safety, public speaking, business etiquette and other leadership building classes.

If you want to enrich your life by making a difference in the community, Assisteens is for you! Applications will be accepted from April 1 through September 30; membership will be limited to 60. To learn more, please visit this website: diablovalley.assistanceleague.org.