USO Vicenza Volunteer of the Month - June 2022

Please join USO Vicenza in congratulating our newest Volunteer of the Month, Melina Cowan!

Melina only started volunteering in April 2022 and has already supported the USO with over 80 hours of volunteer time. She enjoys serving our patrons during our food events, ensuring our soldiers and families enjoy a taste of home. When we need last minute support, she is quick to respond and help where she can. She has been phenomenal in the kitchen for our food events and takes on large projects during our large events. If you were lucky enough to attend our Pride, Army Birthday, and Spouse Social event then you would have seen her work in action. Melina makes some amazing cakes and cupcakes with incredible designs and colors. Melina’s expertise is not just in the kitchen, she is also going to start leading our exercise events. She is already a Yoga and Zumba instructor and working on getting her spin certification. She always has a smile on her face and a can-do attitude, she is adamant about ensuring everyone feels at home when they enter the center or attend an event.

Volunteers like Melina are how the USO continues to complete our mission of connecting service members and families to home and country while stationed abroad. By donating time and skills, our volunteers allow the team in Vicenza the chance to bring many amazing programs to the military community. Thank you, Melina, for contributing to our efforts and being the force behind the forces!

Interested in joining our team of amazing volunteers? Email Nick Jenkins at njenkins@uso.org for more information!