The S.C. Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault has named CODA volunteer and Beaufort resident Yajaira Benet-Smith South Carolina's "Volunteer of the Year" for her service and dedication to survivors of domestic violence.

CODA executive director Kristin Dubrowski said Benet-Smith is an ambassador between CODA and Spanish-speaking communities -- doing outreach, informing survivors of CODA's services and helping to interpret for survivors to access services.