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Marco Luna Heart House South You can usually find Mr. Marco in the 2nd and 3rd grade classroom at Heart House South. If you don’t see him around, look under the pile of children to the side and there he’ll be! The kids there have taken to him in such a way, that we hope he stays with us well after his college years. Not much older than the children are, Mr. Marco was quite a surprise as volunteer. He came to Heart House in December of 2008 through the school program American Youth Works. As a student, Marco had the opportunity to commit his service learning project hours to a non-profit organization. He luckily chose us. about Marco and other Heart House Volunteers.

Volunteers are the key to ongoing well-being of Heart House.  Their time and life experiences bring vital energy into the lives of Heart House kids.  Volunteering at Heart House is a fun and uplifting experience, and all it takes is a few hours a month.  

For current opportunities working with children, serving on a committee, or assisting the hard-working staff of Heart House, please click here!  We currently have these opportunities available:

• Behind the Scenes Volunteers

• Presentation Volunteers

• Communications Intern 

• Technology Intern

  
Volunteer Orientations

Upcoming orientations at Heart House are listed below. You may attend either location for an orientation, regardless of which Heart House where you will volunteer.   We ask that anyone wanting to volunteer help offset operating expenses by making a $5 donation to Heart House to cover the cost of mandated background checks.  This donation would be paid at the time of orientation.

You may also set up a one-on-one volunteer orientation if none of these scheduled times work for you.  

For more information on volunteering at Heart House Austin, contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 512-929-8187.

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Benefits of Volunteering:

• Volunteering gives you a chance to share your knowledge and expertise with others.

• Whether you are learning new skills or developing skills you already have, volunteering provides the opportunity for you to gain confidence and self-esteem.

• It allows you to get involved in your community and to make an impact on the lives of those in need. Volunteering will give you the chance to learn more about the community, society and environment in which you live.

• It allows you to explore career options. If you aren't completely sure that a certain occupation is the one for you, volunteering gives you a chance to learn more about it before you make a commitment. Like informational interviewing or job shadowing, volunteering provides you with a chance to research the career alternatives open to you.

• It is a great way to develop new skills. For some jobs, formal education or training may not be required but employers will want you to possess certain skills. Volunteering is a way to develop skills that you can transfer to the occupation of your choice.

• It is a way to gain valuable career-related experience. Some occupations will require you to possess a certain certificate or degree. But employers will also want you to have experience. So even if you have the skills and education you need, volunteering can offer you the chance to apply these skills in a "real-world" environment and provide the practical experience many employers look for.

• You can meet new people. This is good in its own right, and it also allows you to establish some important networking contacts you might use to find a paying job or as references.

• Volunteer positions can often involve a large degree of responsibility, if that is what you are looking for. This will allow you to exercise leadership, develop problem-solving skills and be creative.

• It provides the opportunity to develop new skills and pursue new interests. You can never have too many skills. Developing new skills and learning new things are valuable in their own right, and not just a way to further your career.