Student Volunteers

Brylee Moore is the daughter of Krisie and Kyle Moore  and her hometown is Lady Lake.   She is in first grade.

Kayley Klatt is from Casselberry and in the 4th grade. She is the daughter of Stephanie and Shane Klatt.

Shelby Kirton is the daughter of Cheryl and Dudley Kirton and she is from Okeechobee.  Shelby is in the 6th grade.

Hannah Cline is from Jensen Beach and in the 9th grade. She is the daugher of Tonya and Roman Cline.

Samantha Palmer is the daughter of Kay and Mark Palmer.  She is in the 11th grade and her hometown is Leesburg.

Brandi George attends college and is the daughter of Robin and Tim George.  Brandi's hometown is Venice.

The six listed above are the selected representatives for 2011 - 2012. Since 1986, many students have given at least a year of volunteer service work. The initial program is to commit to one year of service and then continue if they choose. Many of the students that have been a part of this program will continue to volunteer for years to come because of what was instilled in them at an early age. We have several young ladies that have been volunteering with us for 19 years.

The benefit of Florida's Hometown USA is to instill in young people to give back to their community. The students in this program are elementary through high school. If children are involved in volunteering at an early age and are taught to show love and concern for others, it will stay with them forever. The visits to the elderly help brighten the day of many lonely people. Some have no family or visitors and just a smile and a hug are all they want. The entertainment for the elderly is always enjoyed and they love to sing along. Some of the residents at the nursing homes are happy just to see and talk with a young person. Giving of the gifts to the children's hospitals teach the students to share and have compassion for others less fortunate. In this program, we stress to the youth to take time to visit and give of their time to make someone else's day a little brighter. The benefits are a blessing for both the ones volunteering and the ones that are visited. Our program includes all people regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or national origin.