Q: How long have you been in Austin?Since 2001. Q: How long have you volunteered with iACT?4 years. Q: What inspired you to volunteer with iACT?AAFAME—I was asked to lead the group to help iACT. Q: What do you enjoy most about your experience with iACT?The people we help. Seeing […]
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Volunteer Spotlight: Cathy Norman
How long have you been in Austin? I moved to Austin in 1976 to attend the University of Texas, and for all intents and purposes never really left. I have always had extended family in Austin and I have always loved it here. How long have you volunteered with iACT? […]
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Where are you from/Where did you grow up? I am from and grew up in Minneapolis, MN. I have been in Austin for 31 years. I also served 10 years in the USAF where I got to live in Washington D.C., Michigan, Texas, Philippines and Sicily (Italy). How did you […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Traci Clayton
How long have you been in Austin? I’ve lived in Austin for over 15 years! How long have you volunteered with iACT? I’m new to iACT. Being an assistant ESL teacher is my first “gig,” and I had my first class in September. What made you want to volunteer with iACT? […]
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Carina Chowdury – iACT Volunteer How long have you been in Austin? 12 years How long have you volunteered with iACT? For 2 summers. What made you want to volunteer with iACT? I initially started looking for opportunities for my high schooler, but as I learned more about iACT, I […]
Read MoreiSpeak Volunteer Spotlight: Raise the Roof
By Elham Sadat At the last Raise the Roof event, I joined an incredible group of people—neighbors of all faiths and backgrounds—to paint the home of an elderly woman living with cancer. With every brushstroke, laughter, and shared sip of cold water, I felt a deep sense of purpose. It wasn’t just […]
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Aaniya Khan
How long have you been in Austin?Since 2012, when I was 5 years old. How long have you volunteered with iACT?Just this summer through the iLearn program. What made you want to volunteer with iACT?Through MCSS, I wanted to help kids build speaking and self-advocacy skills. Elham recommended iLearn as a […]
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