CENTERVILLE, Utah — “It was so surreal,” Lauren Salimbene said of winning the national title of Miss Volunteer America last month in Tennessee. “It’s really just being a part of something that’s so much greater than yourself.”
The 19-year-old from Centerville spoke with FOX 13 News on Sunday about getting involved in the relatively new pageant system that highlights service and volunteerism, crediting many of her service opportunities she came through her involvement in the Miss VOA organization.
“I am currently a coach for the Special Olympics and planning to move that on as another national partner, and I would never have that opportunity if not for the Volunteer organization,” Salimbene said…