Volunteer Information

The North Florida Chapter’s Volunteer Spotlight Program

In an effort to celebrate and recognize volunteers for their hard work, dedication and commitment, the North Florida Chapter will select one volunteer a month to spotlight. Through this initiative, you will get to know members of our organization on a more personal level and you’ll get to hear what they’ve been doing to help further advance JDRF’s mission. The possibilities are endless and we’ve got a lot of treasured volunteers, so, this will be no easy task.

As a volunteer-driven organization, we can’t say Thank You enough to every single one of our committed volunteers! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Volunteer of the Year: Beverly Cleary!

Beverly Cleary of The Water Filtration Company was recognized Beverly Cleary as JDRF's Volunteer of the Year. Beverly has been a volunteer with JDRF for many, many years and every year helps with the Walk to Cure Diabetes. This year, was no exception! Beverly served as Chair of Food and Beverage and planned all the Walk day logistics with food and beverage and went above and beyond in the months leading up to the Walk.

Board Member of the Year: Anastasia Albanese-O'Neill!

Anastasia Albanese-O'Neill of the University of Florida was recognized as Board Member of the Year.  Anastasia serves as the JDRF Research Informational Volunteer (RIV) and is constantly educating herself on the world of research and communicating back to the board and JDRF in lay terms. In addition, during the past year, Anastasia has served as an honoree with the 2009 JDRF Gala, worked with our Gainesville intern and so much more. She is a consistent fundraiser, friendraiser and advocate for JDRF! She is passionately committed in honor of her daughter, Cassidy who lives with type 1 diabetes.