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Search begins for top Alaska youth volunteers

September 11, 2014 9:55 am

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is searching for Alaska’ top youth volunteers of 2015. Students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply by Nov. 4.
The application is available at spirit.prudentila.com and nassp.org/spirit. Paper application forms can be requested by calling 877-525-8491.

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