"You get back more than you give.”

Volunteer Spotlight

Bruce Peterson grew up in Minnesota and “moved to Austin for the music, the natural beauty, and the creative, laid-back vibe.” He runs the musical booking agency Truetone Talent and has been volunteering as a Reading Buddy for Heart House South since October.

Bruce enjoys reading as well as playing guitar and watching basketball. “He’s always consistent and has a positive attitude”, says site director Joey Borja. “Lexis, his reading buddy, is always asking for him.”

Bruce says his most memorable Heart House moment was “receiving a holiday gift and drawing” from his Reading Buddy. The kids really enjoy Bruce. He feels that he makes a difference in their lives because “someone does care what they do, and cares that they learn.” He keeps coming back to Heart House because he wants to be “a consistent, positive influence in a young person’s life. Volunteering has made me realize that you get back more than you give.”