volunteer spotlight 2025

Ericalyn is a teen volunteer at Highlands Library. She began volunteering in May 2024 and has since contributed over 113 hours. She has participated in the Teen Advisory Board and has assisted with a variety of activities including shelving, program help, preparing for summer, and scavenger hunts. She has also been indispensable during large events such as Preschool Palooza and the summer kick-off party.

What inspired you to volunteer for the library?

Eric began volunteering at the San Marco Library in August 2023. Since then, he has logged around 90 hours while working as a lawyer in the United States Navy Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps. “Think Tom Cruise in A Few Good Men,” he said.

Jack is one of the most passionate teen volunteers at Webb Wesconnett Library. They have not missed a Teen Advisory Board meeting since even before they became a volunteer in January 2025. Along with their friend, Jacob, they have helped with crafts and displays and organizing our art supplies.

What inspired you to volunteer for the library?

Sue has been serving in the children's story area at the South Mandarin Library since 2017. Her friendly nature makes her beloved by the children, who call her Ms. Sue. In addition to helping with the Storytimes, she also assists with the popular crafts and during summer parties and shelves materials. Her weekly contribution has amounted to over 440 hours since 2017.

Monica has been volunteering at Regency Square Library for over 2 years and has contributed over 102 hours. Every time, Monica comes in to volunteer, she is a shining beacon of positivity; it’s hard to find her without a smile. When Monica isn’t volunteering with the Library, she is a biology professor at Florida State College of Jacksonville.

Anthony is 26 years old and has been volunteering at the Dallas Graham Library for over five years. He helps with shelving, the summer lunch program, and other activities. In addition to volunteering, Anthony attends Edward Waters University (EWU) full-time and is seeking a degree in Religious Theology. He will be transitioning to Bethune Cookman University (BCU) at the end of July 2025.