The Community YMCA would like to congratulate one of our own, teen volunteer Chelsea Walsh of Middletown High School South, who was honored at the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance Dinner for Volunteer Recognition. The dinner was held earlier this October at Forsgate Country Club in Jamesburg, and brought together local legislators, community members, and YMCA staff to recognize the efforts of public policy makers and volunteers of the 42 YMCAs from across the state.
Jackie Normyle, Teen Development Specialist at the Y described Chelsea as an outstanding candidate. “Chelsea has been a Model UN and Youth & Government participant since she was a middle school student,” she said. “As she progressed through the program, she displayed natural leadership ability and was named as one of the presidents of her school’s Model UN and Youth & Government programs as a freshman,” she added.
Normyle also noted that Chelsea was especially noteworthy because of her willingness to go above and beyond. “She comes up with new ideas for the programs and asks to implement them. She recently requested that she attend middle school Model UN promotions so that she can talk to them about her experiences in the program and she attended our day of service at the Soul Kitchen in Red Bank,” Normyle said.
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Chelsea is also well respected among her peers, as she was elected to chair the World Health Organization at next year’s Model UN conference.
“Volunteering is very important to me. Passion is what drives my volunteerism. I love giving back to people and watching my hard work pay off to those who need it most,” Chelsea said.
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The New Jersey YMCA State Alliance collaborates and works together on areas of mutual benefit in order to strengthen and enhance individual YMCAs and the collective strength of NJ YMCAs to better serve all people of New Jersey.
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About The Community YMCA
The Y is a leading nonprofit charity that strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Community YMCA serves more than 20,000 residents in greater Monmouth County through programs such as: preschool, before and after school care, health and wellness, leadership, arts enrichment, personal and family counseling and summer day camp. With a mission to serve all, more than $650,000 in reduced and free membership fees and programs is provided by the YCares financial assistance program to individuals and families in need. For more information, visit TheCommunityYMCA.org.
