Optimist International
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Optimist International
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Programs & Services
Mentor Programme
{Mentorship programme is designed to help teens find the career path that best suits them.}
Oratorical Contest
Provides youngsters the chance to speak to the world with more than $150,000 in college scholarships funded.
Scholarship Contests
Provides scholarship contests for students to earn money to pursue opportunities in higher education.
Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Gives students who are deaf and hard of hearing an opportunity to compete for college scholarships.
Essay Contest
Offers students the chance to express their thoughts and ideas on a specific topic for a chance to win scholarship money.
Junior Golf
Provides young people with the opportunity to learn and compete in the game of golf.
Junior Optimist International
A youth-led organization where young people develop leadership skills through community service projects.
Optimists Working for Learning Success (OWLS)
Encourages Optimist Clubs to partner with schools and other organizations to support students' learning and academic success.
About
Optimist International
Founded in
1958
EIN
23-7305573
IRS 501(C) Type
501(c)()
Category/Type
Youth Development
Address
PO BOX 385401 BLOOMINGTON, MN 55438-5401 Unite States
Website
https://www.optimist.org
Phone
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Email address
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About
Optimist International, founded in 1919, is a volunteer organization with almost 1,600 clubs and over 39,000 members in more than 20 countries. Its mission is to bring out the best in youth, communities, and ourselves by providing hope and a positive vision. They offer programs like Junior Golf, Junior Optimist International, scholarship contests, and community activities focused on youth development.
Mission
Optimist International is an international volunteer organization. Optimists conduct positive service projects in their communities aimed at providing hope and positive vision. By believing in young people and empowering them to be the best they can be, Optimist volunteers continually make a difference in the lives of children.
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