I have not gotten a chance to volunteer with Heart of Florida United Way directly but I was just recently introduced to this wonderful organization last month when I was recognized at the Inaugural United Way Community Volunteer Excellence Awards which they graciously hosted. For the short time I've been exposed to the world of volunteering it was an amazing experience just to know that you can be recognized for the work you do. I was lucky enough to win one of the awards presented but even if I didn't the time that they took to recognize everyone nominated was amazing, I felt so thankful to be apart of a community that was so supportive and respectful of each other and I am so glad that I was able to experience that. I really hope they understand that being able to be recognized for doing something that you love was life changing for me because I was so doubtful of myself before and now I can see a future that I can be happy with, a future that can't be made without the amazing influences of programs like these. In the future I'm making it my mission to volunteer for this amazing organization which deserves to be recognized! :)