Easter Ross volunteer recognised for 'outstanding' commitment with summit award for work with Tain YMCA
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A young volunteer from Tain has been recognised for her "outstanding" contribution to volunteering.
Tain YMCA Youth Committee member Olivia Macleod was presented with a Saltire "Summit" award via an online ceremony on Wednesday, August 17.
Olivia (17) is one of only eight young people in the Highland region to receive the Summit award this year.
Her nomination came as a result of her outstanding efforts to support events and initiatives in her local area of Tain since signing up to the Scottish Government sponsored Saltire Award scheme when she was 12 years old.
She was awarded her 500 hr Saltire volunteering certificate in 2019 and has since then amassed a further 1100 volunteering hours.
A representative from the Tain YMCA said: "Not only has Olivia been a youth committee member at Tain YMCA since Primary 7, but she has also been a cafe crew member. She is a very busy and committed young lady.
"Over the years, Olivia has assisted at various YMCA events including P7 discos, Grab-n-Go lunch clubs, 'On Tour' events, drop-ins, Friday Fun sessions. Basically, whatever events are held throughout the year, Olivia is sure to be there!
"As well as being a valuable member of Tain YMCA, Olivia has also assisted various other local organisations over the years too."
The Saltire Awards are a government supported scheme designed to celebrate, recognise and reward the commitment, contribution and achievements of young volunteers in Scotland.
