USO Naples Volunteer of the Month December 2020 - HM3 Jose Alvarado

The USO Naples Volunteer Committee is comprised of committed, generous and reliable community members who are dedicated to supporting their military community. In February 2020 the Naples Volunteer Committee gained HM3 Jose Alvarado, one of these individuals who goes the extra mile. HM3 Alvarado has dedicated over 100 volunteer hours since joining the team in February, over 37 of those hours in December 2020 alone. He has shown his commitment to the USO and NSA Naples community time and time again, volunteering at a wide variety of programs and we are proud to announce him as our Volunteer of the Month for December 2020!

Originally from Albany, New York Jose is stationed here in Naples with his adorable Australian Shepard, Emma. “I choose to volunteer with the USO because the volunteers and the Naples staff members make up a community like no other, full of friends that join together to make every event special,” says Jose when asked why he chose to volunteer with the USO. “I show up to every event excited to see what fun and creative venture the staff has to offer for the community.” Many of you might have seen Jose serving single sailors at Taste of Home or grabbing you a hot cup of coffee at Cup of Joe. “My favorite program would be The Sweet Tooth Fairy,” says Jose. “I’ve always loved surprises and this program is exactly that. This past year has been difficult for everyone and being able to come home to a small surprise from the USO is something I’m happy to help contribute to.”

When he isn’t volunteering, you can find him spending his free time taking Emma on walks, playing video games or listening to audio books. From being a beloved Sweet Tooth Fairy, to spending his Christmas giving back to Single and Unaccompanied Service Members, HM3 Alvarado has shown an admirable amount of selflessness and compassion towards his community and the USO. We are grateful for his service both as an Active Duty Service Member and as a USO Volunteer. Please join us as we congratulate him as the USO Naples Volunteer of the Month!