Time is running out to identify employees or teams your company or organization wants to publicly recognize during an elite recognition program honoring volunteers in the Southland. The program is sponsored by Camarillo-based Interface Children Family Services at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Air Force One Pavilion in Simi Valley on Fri., April 21.

"We are encouraging your commitment to participate and sign up now so we can properly accommodate all requests," said Charles Watson, president and CEO of Interface Children Family Services, sponsor of the recognition program. Individuals wishing to attend are encouraged to get their reservations in early.

"We are providing the program for corporations, individuals, nonprofit organizations and government agencies who would like to pay tribute to those volunteers from all walks of life who have dedicated their time to helping others," Watson said.

The "Champions of Volunteerism" event is open to all in the Southland who wish to attend or participate.

Interface has set up a website, www.championsofvolunteerism.org, which has more information on the event.

This is Interface's major fundraising event for 2006. Net proceeds from the event will be used to support the volunteer programs at Interface and to provide services throughout Ventura County.

Participation is through sponsorships and individual tickets. Reservations should be faxed to (805) 983-0789 or mailed to: Interface Children Family Services, 1305 Del Norte Road, Ste. 130, Camarillo, CA 93010-8366. A registration card is also available on the web page for those wishing to register online.

Interface Children Family Services is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization headquartered in Camarillo. Interface is the 211 helpline information provider for Ventura County and primarily a volunteer organization providing services to help in child abuse cases, domestic violence cases, youth development and mental health cases. Interface helped more than 189,000 people in 2005.

For more information about the event or Interface, call Christine Hamilton at (805) 485-6114, ext. 640.