Idaho Department of Labor
10/28/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/28/2024 10:15
Jerome volunteer recognized for contributions
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Oct. 28, 2024
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A volunteer from Jerome was honored for her service at the Idaho Capital for a Day event hosted by Gov. Brad Little, Thursday, Oct. 24.
Serve Idaho, the Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism, recognized Linda Helms with Idaho's Brightest Star Award for her exceptional volunteer service.
The Jerome County Historical Society commended Helms for her tireless efforts to preserve and share the unique history of Jerome, Idaho, through her volunteer hours at local historical societies.
"Several years ago, when our long-time museum curator passed away, Linda slipped into the spot immediately, so we were able to keep the museum in town open," Board Treasurer Shonna Fraser of the Jerome County Historical Society said. "She administers our volunteers and puts in untold hours mentoring the volunteers and overseeing ongoing tasks."
Helms has volunteered over 2,100 hours per year with the Jerome County Historical Society for the past 35 years. She primarily serves as a host at the Depot Museum and the Idaho Farm and Ranch Museum, where she assists visitors, documents historical newsletters and organizes student tours.
Helms also volunteers at the Jerome American Legion Auxiliary Unit 46, Friends of the Jerome Public Library, the Jerome Civic Club and Magic Valley Writers Inc.
Idaho's Brightest Star Award recognizes outstanding volunteers from across the state. It is a partnership between Gov. Little's office, Serve Idaho and the Idaho Nonprofit Center.
More information about Serve Idaho and AmeriCorps service opportunities is available at serve.idaho.gov.
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Serve Idaho is a division of the Idaho Department of Labor and administers Idaho's AmeriCorps programs. In 2023, AmeriCorps committed more than $7.7 million to support Idaho communities. This federal investment leveraged more than $2 million in other resources to strengthen community impact, build local support and increase return on taxpayer dollars.
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Serve Idaho is supported by AmeriCorps. A total of $4,519,228, or 61%, of the program is financed with federal funds, and $2,893,430, or 39%, is funded through local support.