May 05

Volunteer Appreciation Brunch

May 05, 2023
Guests at volunteer appreciation brunch pose in front of School on Wheels backdrop

School on Wheels’ staff and board members welcomed over 200 volunteers to their Volunteer Appreciation Brunch at the Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Center. This year marks the first time that the annual event has occurred in-person since before lockdown.

Awards were given to our Tutors of the Year, President’s Volunteer Service Award winners, Gold President’s Volunteer Service Award winners, and Agnes Stevens Founders Award recipients. Guests enjoyed live entertainment from a magician, violinist, and even a surprise bag piper.

School on Wheels is proud to recognize our volunteers with President’s Volunteer Service Awards, which are given by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation and AmeriCorps. These presential awards are only one of the ways that we aim to support and appreciate our volunteers. Throughout the year, volunteers are invited to free concerts, free basketball games with the LA Clippers, social mixers, and more. Additionally, some volunteers are eligible to receive school credit for their participation.

Read more about the event from Santa Monica Daily Press.

School on Wheels staff at the Volunteer Appreciation Brunch
School on Wheels staff greeting table
Woman in front of School on Wheels logo
Volunteers with School on Wheels logo
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip DeSautell
Catherine Meek and volunteers
Many tables of volunteers enjoying brunch
Table of volunteers enjoying brunch
Room full of tables of volunteers eating brunch
Volunteer brunch at Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club
Bag piper plays music in celebration of Catherine Meek's contributions to School on Wheels
Catherine Meek gives the President's Volunteer Service Award to volunteer
Awardees and stage
Volunteers pose with their awards