Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation Named Islamorada resident Phyllis Mitchell as 2021 Volunteer of the Year. (l to r) Bonnie Barnes, Executive Director; Richard Russell, Board Chairman; Phyllis Mitchell, Volunteer of the Year; Megan Scallan, Curator/Historian.

Volunteer of Year Honored by the Florida Keys History & Discovery Center

Islamorada, FL – Phyllis Mitchell has been named the 2021 Volunteer of the Year for Keys History & Discovery Center. Mrs. Mitchell has been a volunteer since the Center’s inception in 2013 and was a significant participant volunteering in the past year as we reopened the museum in June, often working two shifts a week. 

“We are grateful for all of our volunteers,” said Executive Director Bonnie Barnes. “Phyllis has been there for us since the beginning filling shifts when no one else was available and she sincerely deserved recognition for her years of support.”

She was surprised with the honor during a evening recognition event with other volunteers and members of the Florida Keys History and Discovery Foundation Board of Directors. She was presented with beautiful roses and a compass rose pendant. 

Phyllis efforts are nothing short of remarkable,” said Board Chairman Rich Russell.  “She is a founding Board member and was one of our first “Charter Club” members.  Phyllis has also been a lead contributor on a number of our museum initiatives. It would be impossible to overstate her significance to the Florida Keys History and Discovery Center. It would also be impossible to articulate how grateful we are for all her efforts.”   

The Discovery Center is staffed primarily through the efforts of volunteers who serve as docents and greeters to guests. Our volunteers enjoy sharing our history and interacting with guests who frequently have their own stories to tell about time spent in the Keys.

We are seeking volunteers who have a special interest in the Upper Keys community and its unique history and ecology.

Shifts are available Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.–5 p.m. To learn more about volunteering, submit the Volunteer Interest Form or e-mail [email protected]. For general or volunteer information, call 305-922-2237 or visit our website at www.keysdiscovery.com.

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