20th FW recognizes volunteers

By Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves, 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs / Published April 14, 2017

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U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Lasica, 20th Fighter Wing commander, center, stands with Team Shaw volunteers during a volunteer appreciation breakfast at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 13, 2017. Volunteers contributed their time to organizations such as Shaw’s Attic, Key Spouse Program, and youth sports and academic programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Lasica, 20th Fighter Wing commander, presents Jennifer Kaylor, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Key Spouse and Shaw’s Attic coordinator, the 2017 Volunteer Excellence Award at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 13, 2017. Kaylor was recognized for her continuous contributions to the community, which benefitted Air Force and Army families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Lasica, 20th Fighter Wing commander, presents Karlene Eberth, 20th Force Support Squadron McElveen Library Information and Learning Center volunteer, with a certificate of appreciation at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 13, 2017. Eberth was recognized for her contributions to the library youth programs, such as summer and winter story times, and assistance to library aids which has saved the Air Force approximately $5,000 in salaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Lasica, 20th Fighter Wing commander, presents Maria Carina Tabalanza, 20th Component Maintenance Squadron executive assistant, with a certificate of appreciation at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 13, 2017. Tabalanza was recognized for her efforts as a volunteer and 20th Fighter Wing Chapel Sunday school teacher. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kathryn R.C. Reaves)

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- The 20th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted an annual volunteer appreciation breakfast at the Carolina Skies Club and Conference Center, April 13.

The breakfast recognized Team Shaw members’ contributions to the community in the past 12 months.

During the event, Jane Allen, 20th Mission Support Group installation support deputy director, expressed her thanks to volunteers for what they do by sharing not only their time, but also their resources to feed others, run programs, mentor and much more.

According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, the estimated value of volunteer time is more than $23 per hour. Using this metric, Allen said the time volunteers have given in the last year is worth approximately $5 million.

Some of the aspects of volunteerism can be unparalleled, such as influencing youth by providing mentorship or being a role model. Nicole Hanson, 20th Force Support Squadron CDC office automation clerk, said some individuals donate time by reading books to Child Development Center classes.

Because these individuals donate their own time, organizations that rely solely on volunteers, such as Shaw’s Attic, can continue helping families and offering services that bring people together.