CHEERFUL GIVERS
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From the minute I started volunteering with Cheerful Givers, I knew I was helping make the difference. Some people may over look our organization because of its size, but Cheerful Givers is changing lives and helping children understand that they ARE special and loved! What I am most amazed at with CG is the determination of our president, Karen Kitchel, and the rest of the staff which is 99% volunteers!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
making kids understand that they are special and helping them grow up knowing they are loved!
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
get more volunteers! we can never have enough!
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
being able to give back to a greater cause.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
AMAZING! Everyone here wants to make a difference and is willing to work together as a team with strangers every day.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
expand our services and bring children birthdays all across the US!
Ways to make it better...
i had more time to volunteer. there are never enough hours in the day.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
helping people understand that the emotions of a child are just as important as keeping them healthy and well fed.
One thing I'd also say is that...
this is a great organization to get involved with!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
“Cheerful Givers!“, It says it in the name-People who are pumped up about giving their time and support for the underprivileged. When I first started with Cheerful Giver's I instantly felt welcomed and important to the cause. Karen Kitchel does an excellent job in making you feel like you CAN make a difference, and making difference we did! At the
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
helping out with the Great MN Birthday PArty.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Nothing at this moment.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The people I have worked with and the reason for the cause...the KIDS!
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Excellent! Everyone is just as dedicated and excited to help.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Expand to other states and help kids in other states.
Ways to make it better...
My committee was larger and stronger. But overall the people we did have were so dedicated to the end result.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
They are not a "big name" like some of the others (ie. Susan G. Komen, etc). So may have less of an awareness for people donating.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I have served in two volunteer positions and participated in a couple birthday blitz. The groups dedication and compassion to their mission is impressive!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
participating in volunteer opportunities
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
flexible volunteer schedule allows me to make a maximum impact
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
dedicated and knowledgable
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I have been volunteering with Cheerful Givers for about a year. I work closely with Karen, Cheerful Givers' president, to help raise awareness of all the great work being done by Cheerful Givers volunteers to reach out to under privileged kids. I'm so impressed by the warm-hearted support of those who believe everyone should have a Happy Birthday. My job is to help share these stories by reaching out to the media. We're hoping to inspire others to get involved and help us continue putting smiles on deserving little faces.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Being connected to an organization that is laser-focused on doing one simple thing that does so much for vulnerable little souls.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Make a whole lot of birthday bags!!!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I have volunteered for Cheerful Givers in a variety of roles over the past 4 years. Each year I participate in the Great American Birthday party, our big funraiser at the Mall of America. I have coordinated birthday bag assembly at various organizations. I have donated to raise money for presents in these birthday bags. I have collected books from the Volunteers of America and transported them to the school for the disabled. This school assembles birthday bags as a means of teching the disabled what it is like to do assembly work. I have spoken before companies who migh want to sponsor a projct of birthday bag assembley. I believe in this project, and I have chosen it as my primary charity becuse of all the good work that I have observed.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
volunteering for birthday bag assemblies at various organizations. I have observed how good completing assembly makes other volunteers feel. I have used birthday bag assemblies for baby showers and birthdays within my own family.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Cheerful Givers has made my life presently. Karen Kitchel, President of Cheerful Givers never fails to thank each and every volunteer that helps Cheerful Givers. She has been a joy to work with through the interaction of emails.
Every week, I dedicate around 10 hours of my time to volunteer for Cheerful Givers in the role of a Virtual Volunteer Manager. My role includes a variety of tasks and exchanging several emails with Karen as well as volunteers. I also gather, maintain, and update information on our volunteers. The information I collect makes its way into the monthly newsletter and annual report.
I have volunteered in many organizations over the past 15 months. But my volunteer work at Cheerful Givers is the best so far I have felt and the most fun I have had giving back to the community!
Helping people, even if I may not get to meet them, gives me the mental satisfaction of knowing that I am making a difference in their life, even if in a small way, while working from my home.
The best part of Cheerful Givers is that one can volunteer from any part of the country.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
many ways. I am mentally happier, confident, good leader and become a good writer.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
that Cheerful Givers holds atleast one of its events in the Bay Area.
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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.
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
Good leader, confidence, good writer, spreading positivity, etc...
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
Happy and cheerful.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
Cheerful Givers is an incredible organization, that does amazing things for the surrounding community. Karen is an excellent representative and can clearly and beautifully articulate Cheerful Giver's mission. She is a stand up leader that is focused on making a difference in the lives of children.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
hearing the stories of the children and parents whose lives the organization has touched.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Do nothing
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Knowing that I'm truly making a difference in the lives of children.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Outstanding
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Change the lives of countless children.
Ways to make it better...
Can't think of anything that could have been better, maybe if I personally had more time to give.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Funding Issues
One thing I'd also say is that...
I couldn't have been happier with the time I have spent volunteering for Cheerful Givers.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I volunteer at a local food shelf in the community that serves many families with not only food but also many household items. The food shelf is set up to try to meet special requests the families may have. Very recently, a young mother indicated that in two days she was celebrating her little daughter's birthday and wished she had something to give. It was because of Cheerful Givers, I was able to let her know that a birthday bag was indeed available. She was so filled with joy! She left the food shelf grinning from ear to ear. I am grateful I was able to be a part of her joy - thank you Cheerful Givers! C. Hahn
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
I enjoy working with the staff and the volunteers
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
extremely friendly
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Give birthday gifts to millions of children.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Each Month the Seniors look forward to seeing what toys we have. There is a lot of conversation about the toys, and the joy they will bring to children within their community. I feel this activity benefits the Seniors nearly as much as the children who receive the gifts. It's rewarding to see the looks of happiness and witness the feelings accomplishment these residents display when the last ribbon is tied and the last bag is placed in the box for the children.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
that you can continue to make a difference every day. I enjoy telling people about Cheerful Givers and the need they try to fill.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Be the Star You Are!r charity has been donating books for the birthday bags for many years. Cheerful Givers is an excellent organization truly dedicated to helping kids have a happy birthday experience. It is a pleasure and honor to be part of this wonderful cause.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
incredibly generous, talented, and giving. The Executive Director, Karen Kitchell, is a role model for leadership and authenticity. Karen cares.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
give every child who lives in poverty a birthday bag on their special day, putting a smile on their face and a bounce in their step. Every child deserves to be recognized. These gifts are filled with confidence and increase self-esteem.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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