Being an Optimist
About Optimist International
Since 1919, Optimist volunteers have been the ultimate "Friend of Youth". Through service projects aimed at "Bringing Out the Best in Kids," Optimists spread their positive message to young people, community by community. By believing in young people and empowering them to be the best they can, Optimists make this world a better place to live.
There are 87,000 individual volunteers who belong to 2,400 autonomous Clubs. These Optimists serve 6 million young people in their local communities each year. The volunteers conduct 65,000 service projects, run many of the Optimist International youth programs like Childhood Cancer Campaign, Oratorical Competitions, Youth Safety, and Junior Optimists.
There are 58 Optimist Clubs that comprise the Alberta, Montana, Saskatchewan & Northern Wyoming (AMS&NW) District 13. Our Clubs deliver community service projects, run Optimist International youth programs, raise funds for partner youth activities and organizations that we sponsor in thier local communities.
Optimist Club Members Receive as Much as They Give
Being an Optimist has its own rewards:
- The fellowship of people who get things done -- and the example they set for embracing a similar optimistic mindset
- New social and working relationships with individuals from a cross section of our communities
- The opportunity to develop and demonstrate leadership skills locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally
- And the satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of children as well as our communities
Whether you are searching for an outlet to help your community, personal development, or rewarding comaraderie, you'll find what you're looking forward in your local Optimist Club.