WHHS Junior Civitan Club

Junior Civitan is a community service organization for students. Junior Civitan members seek to meet the needs of our world and promote progress in a world of change. You can be a part of your local Junior Civitan club's commitment to making a difference.

Junior Civitan's purpose is to provide all of our members with personal and career development opportunities while improving schools and communities through volunteer service.

• Established in 1932, Junior Civitan is a program of Civitan International.

• Junior Civitan has 14,000 members in 400 clubs.

• There are Junior Civitan clubs in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

• Every member helps to choose which projects and programs their club will support, and there are many leadership opportunities at the local level. District and international leadership positions allow members to travel, attend special events, and develop crucial leadership skills important in college and future careers.

• The Civitan Shropshire Scholarship is available to qualifying members as a source of financial aid for college. Each year, thousands of dollars are awarded to deserving Junior Civitans.

• Members, clubs and districts are recognized each year for outstanding leadership, projects, and activities. These prestigious awards are presented at annual district and international conventions to honor the achievements of our best and brightest Junior Civitan.