Gov. Jay Inslee has declared April 21-27 week Washington state volunteer appreciation week.

On April 25 the ninth annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards will be presented to 44 community members. Among those being recognized will be Shannon Higdon and Brian Higdon of Ravensdale.

Shannon and Brian are both members of the Maple Valley Community Emergency Response Team. A third member of the Maple Valley team, Scott Curie of Auburn, will also be recognized.

Also on April 25, the Seattle Mariners and the Washington Commission for National and Community Service will host the fifth annual salute to volunteers night at Safeco Field.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact the Volunteer Centers of Washington or the Washington Commission for National and Commuity Service.