BEYOND BASICS
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As a Reading Buddy and Publishing Center volunteer at Beyond Basics, I have been very impressed to see the children grow as readers and writers and see their self esteem blossom as a result of this growth. Without the ability to read they are disadvantaged in life to a degree that is not fully quantifiable and Beyond Basics is providing them a tool for success and the ability to reach their dreams. One elementary child wrote that she dreamed of becoming a Doctor and it reassured me as a volunteer that the small contribution of our time to help them read was going to make a BIG difference in their lives.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Watching the kids become self confident and their ability to read and write improve over the course of just a few weeks
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
None
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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?
None at this time
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
Yes I met with other people with the same beliefs on the importance of literacy and we formed a special bond as a group of volunteers with a mission.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
Very gratifying
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Beyond Basics is an outstanding organization who has put talk into action. I volunteer in a number of ways from events to in the classrooms, however, I have found that the classroom is always the most fun. I volunteer with the Art with the Masters program. I love doing this because it is allowing the children to use their imagination, which I don't think they are encouraged to do too much. One of my favorite things to see is when a shy boy or girl opens up to us and it reflects in their creativity in their art projects. Beyond Basics does so much more than simply bring art and reading to the children, it brings them home, and a safe haven where they can be free to be as open and creative as they want. I truly believe in what Beyond Basics is doing, and hope that they continue to work with the children, and continue to grow.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the happiness of the children when they get to come and share with those of us in Beyond Basics.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
get the organization more funding to be able to add more schools to who they help, and possibly expand to more areas after that.
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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?
If the opportunity to expand to more schools it would be wonderful.
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
It was an eye opening experience of just how much these children need, and how willing they are to learn, and better themselves.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
It made me feel sad that not everyone can have this in their schools, but overjoyed that we can touch and change at least some lives in Detroit.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011