AMIGOS DE LOS RIOS
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Amigos de los Rios is a very progressive organization that has a genuine interest in helping underserved communities. I started off with this non-profit as a fellow and I am amazed with the amount of knowledge and experience I have gained in the field. Amigos is unique for actively engaging its fellows and interns with various players, agencies, and organizations in the planning, devleopment, and ongoing stewardship of public parks. This organization has provided me with wonderful opportunities in working with the general public through community input meetings and outreach events.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
working with volunteer groups at our existing parks on weekends. Community members are very supportive of Amigos' vision and are proud to have them as greenspace advocates for neighborhoods that have been traditionally neglected and underserved. Amigos' presence in these neighborhoods have served as a source of empowerment for youth and seniors.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
spend more time working with other communities along the Los Angeles River.
I am senior in high school and I have, on more than one occasion, volunteered for this non-profit. I spent a couple of hours in helping to maintain the parks. I was not the only student there, most of the volunteers were students. This organization makes it a priority to get kids involved in environmental conservation. Lastly, these parks are beautiful and provide a place for the people of the community to go to on their free time and experience nature.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
by going to the parks and enjoying the natural beauty. These parks use plants indigenous to the area so it is an educational experience to see what the land would look like hundreds of years ago.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
nothing. If anything I would persuade people to donate and volunteer for this organization.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
Amigos de los Rios has helped beautify and revitalize communities in LA county and the San Gabriel Valley through the creation of parks and other recreational spaces. As a volunteer, the sites were well made and incorporated the input, participation and histories of local community members, something I appreciated.
The parks also use sustainable methods, water conservation efforts, incorporate native plants and give members of my community a chance to connect with the natural world in an urban environment. The community/volunteer events are well ran and organized. Overall- Great!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I've experienced the results through my use of these recreational spaces and seeing the involvement of local community members.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
n/a
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
n/a
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
Learned about various plant uses, importance of weeding and how to properly weed, deeper connection to my community
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
Great and energized!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
Amigos de los Rios is doing tremendous work in order restore blighted areas along the once beautiful Rio Hondo and San Gabriel Rivers – with the “Emerald Necklace Regional Park and Greenway”. By reintroducing native plants and providing interpretive and wayfinding signage with information on the Tongva Tribe native to the area and on local moments of natural and cultural history, Amigos is not only creating a much needed greenbelt in these underserved areas, but also preserving a rich and largely forgotten local cultural heritage.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing community members actively involved in the design and implementation of projects such as the Emerald Necklace, tree survey and urban forestry programs - there is a lot of enthusiasm in the community for these projects.
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When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
The director, Ms. Robinson, has been accused of misuse of funds for personal use. Large amounts of funding were missing from a few of her projects.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
documentation
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Not mismanage the funds.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
none
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
very friendly and polite
Ways to make it better...
I did not see misuse and corrupt at the top level of this organization.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
It's director.
One thing I'd also say is that...
Do not support or fund this not for profit. It is a cover for directing funds for personal expenses.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
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