Derica Theobald - Gold Award

School: Lincoln High School
Category: Teens (11-15)
Hours: 162

Derica, a freshman at Lincoln High School, has been passionately involved in volunteering for the past six years. Each year, she dedicates over a hundred hours to community service, focusing on various underserved communities. Her long-term service commitments include volunteering at Camp Meadowood Springs, a camp for children with special needs, and at Transition Projects, shelters that help people transition to permanent housing. In addition to these efforts, she participates in numerous cultural and service projects. Derica is a natural leader whose compassion for helping others has inspired many around her. Her efforts have significantly improved the local community, creating a more supportive and inclusive environment for everyone

Oregon Chinese Coalition is proud to join the President of the United States in recognizing the volunteers who consistently take the time to make a difference in the lives of others. Therefore, it is a great honor to present the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) to Derica Theobald.