"Being here energizes me and is so much fun!"

Volunteer Spotlight

Alison Kwiecinski came to Austin last summer when her husband received a job transfer from Glasgow, Scotland. She has already taken advantage of Austin’s excellent hiking and running trails. She also enjoys reading, cycling, swimming, cooking, and traveling of course! Alison began volunteering at Heart House South in October and has been having a blast. “There have been so many memorable moments,” she says, “For example, being given drawings by the kids to take home, kids teaching me how to play basketball and fussball, and kids reading to me.” Alison has been teaching the Heart House kids more about the United Kingdom and Europe. “They have been very interested in where I’m from and have been asking questions.” She feels that she would rather continue to work with kids than return to her field of I.T. “I’m putting off going back to work, as I don’t want to give up volunteering at Heart House. As I’m new to Austin, I love being involved in the community and making good use of my time. Being here energizes me and is so much fun.” She loves to see the progress the kids are making. “They ask very intelligent questions and their artwork is amazing.” We’re so glad to have Alison in the Heart House family!