VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Brian Wurster

I moved to Naples in September 2016.  In March 2018, Pastor Mark came to my church (Faith Lutheran) to deliver a sermon and introduce the church members to the ESL program.  I talked to him afterwards and have been involved since then.  I have seen hundreds of students come to the Pelican to learn English, and some have met new people and created friendships that will last a lifetime.  It is exciting to see the students working hard to make a better life for themselves and their loved ones.  Seeing a smile, getting a hug, hearing a thank you (or all 3 of those!) is what makes it so rewarding.