Excellence in Volunteerism Award Winner 2014
READ/Orange County
Linda Kricfalusi joined READ/Orange County’s (READ/OC) volunteer
team in 2005, and over the past nine years, she has served as a literacy tutor,
Friends of READ/OC Board Member and
general volunteer. READ/OC provides tutoring in basic reading and writing to
adult learners throughout Orange County. The Friends of READ/OC is an
organization committed to the support of the literacy service of OC Public
Libraries, primarily through resource development, public awareness and
recognition services for volunteers and learners.
As a Friends of READ/OC Board Member, Linda assumed
leadership roles as president, vice president, committee chair and treasurer.
Throughout her time with the organization, she consistently stepped forward to
lend a helping hand with whatever task or project required attention. One of
her most admirable qualities is her knack for sensing what needs to be done,
and once she identifies an issue, she quietly addresses the matter without
being asked.
Linda’s signature activity has been organizing READ/OC’s
largest volunteer recognition event – the Annual Family Picnic and Appreciation
Celebration. Under Linda’s exceptional guidance, the picnic has blossomed into
a greatly anticipated and well-attended celebration. Each year, a unique theme
becomes the event’s centerpiece and is incorporated into every aspect of the
program, including elaborate, hand-crafted decorations; specially designed
save-the-date cards and invitations; unique set designs; and one-of-kind games.
The recognition planning also requires securing donations of awesome door
prizes and recruiting a team of dedicated volunteers to work the event.
