The San Marcos Housing Authority wants to continue to build a successful volunteer program and our volunteer's feedback is important to us. If you have volunteered with the San Marcos Housing Authority in any of its programs in the past, please take the time to fill in the Volunteer Evaluation and e-mail it to: info@smpha.org. We'd love to hear from you!
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A WORD FROM OUR VOLUNTEERS
"This experience has made me realize how much help is needed in this area. The kids have taught me probably more than I have taught them. I am very grateful to have met everyone in this process" -Justine E., 120+ hours at the P.O.D.E.R. After School Program at Allen Woods Homes
"One memorable moment that I can think of, was when Gabriel showed me his report card in February and he had a C- in his Math. After hard dedication and effort that I put into teaching him, he went from a C- to an A. That touched my heart" -Luis C., 51 hours at Chapultepec After School Program at Chapultepec Homes
"One challenge that I feel that I faced was taking to the residents and giving them encouraging words or advice. In a way, I overcame this challenge by learning that majority of the times, they just wanted someone to listen to what they had to say" -Janice J., 50.15 hours at Springtown Villa
"Working with the children at KAD has been a life-changing experience...between difficult family situations, violence at school and lack of access to worthwhile educational materials outside of the classrooms, it has become very obvious that these children need us...they need the community to help them beat the odds and have a successful future" - Audrey T., K.A.D After School Program at C.M. Allen
"Before volunteering at the San Marcos Housing Authority, I had a perception that people who live in housing were lazy, drug users, unsanitary, and were uneducated. I also thought the children were trouble makers, did not want to learn, were not smart. Volunteering at PODER has shine a light on my bad perception. Volunteering at PODER has impacted me in many ways, especially has changed my point of view about disadvantage kids, I have learned disadvantage kids are just as smart as any kid" -Julia M., 50 hours at the P.O.D.E.R. After School Program at Allen Woods Homes
"[One memorable moment I can remember was] talking to one of the kid's mom. Listening to how she has persevered through having cancer while taking care of her three kids alone. A real life superwoman" -Calah D., 46 hours at K.A.D After School Program at C.M. Allen
"Working at the San Marcos Housing Authority teaches you to think outside the box on how to approach each child at the after school program. Each child is unique and lovable. By the time I was ready to complete my hours, I didn't wan to stop volunteering. I hope to be able to help out in the future and continue building lasting mentorships to the children" -Emma M., 50 hours at Chapultepec After School Program at Chapultepec Homes
"I have realized that the Housing Authority really does more than just offer a cheaper place to live. They help get people where they need to go and provide them with the resources they may need" -Lauren T., 53 hours at the P.O.D.E.R. After School Program at Allen Woods Homes
"[One memorable moment I can remember is] the closeness of the residents to the employees" -Bobbi R., Springtown Villa
"Working with the San Marcos Housing Authority is a great way to give back to the community; by helping these children today we're guiding them into a successful future" -Sabrina Z., 50 hours at Chapultepec After School Program at Chapultepec Homes
"I see people being happy for what they do have rather than dwell on what they don't...these people have so much love for one another and it shows and that is an amazing community. You all who work and live here are amazing and should be proud because you are winning!" -Sharon S., K.A.D. After School Program at C.M. Allen
"My best moments were teaching the kids how to read. I think reading is so important and when I would see the kids starting to read words they couldn't read before it was just a great feeling" -Susana V., 50 hours at P.O.D.E.R. After School Program at Allen Woods Homes
"[One challenge that I faced was] the children's trust. I just tried to be here as often as I could and tried to be respectful of their time" -Gabbie S., 7.5 hours at Chapultepec After School Program at Chapultepec Homes
"I thought most residents would be very ill and depressed. A lot were very open and positive. I had many interesting conversations with them. I thoroughly enjoyed each resident and working with Gracie Campos" -Ashley F., 32.5 hours at Springtown Villa
"I had such a great experience volunteering at K.A.D. [Kids Against Drugs]. I loved getting to know all of the kids and enjoyed my time spent with them. I learned a lot while volunteering, and my outlook on people in housing has completely changed. I want to continue volunteering at K.A.D., and I really hope to make a difference in some of the kids lives" -Alyssa O., K.A.D. After School Program at C.M. Allen
"I really enjoyed volunteering at this agency. It has made me even more excited to be a Social Worker. The people that work here do a great job and are so dedicated to really making a difference in these people's lives. They truly change the lives of many individuals and hundreds of low income families. I want to continue to volunteer here because it was a great experience" -Kim M., 25 hours Chapultepec After School Program at Chapultepec Homes
"During free time after homework one day, I watched kids play in the music room and one of the younger kids in kindergarten wanted to sing. So we got the microphone so she could sing and she completely tickled me when she started singing Justin Bieber! It was so cute to see this tiny girl sing with so much enthusiasm" -Amanda T., 50 hours at P.O.D.E.R. After School Program at Allen Woods Homes
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