Dons Net Cafe-Santa Barbara High School/ROP
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January 6, 2011
I am continually impressed with the students at the Dons Net Cafe. Ms. B. inspires the students to be the best they can be, expects only the best, and in turn, students strive to live up to her expectations. I believe students who are part of this virtual enterprise will have an edge in future endeavors because of the skills they learn.
I am proud to be a business partner.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
having interns work for one of my past employers, worked with students in the Toastmaster Youth Leadership Program,
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Ensure that freshman and sophmore students are aware of the program early in their academic career.
More feedback...
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
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
clearer communication on what is expected, especially for interviews.
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
Yes, I learned about Future Leaders of America and like being connected to the students.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
Makes me proud and honored to be connected with the Dons Net Cafe in a small way.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
December 30, 2010
As a long-time teacher (recently retired), I have seen the amazing accomplishments of the students who run Dons Net Cafe for many years. Some of them were also in my classes, and I could see their knowledge, maturity and poise grow by leaps and bounds. It is a fantastic program, mentored by a teacher who expertly guides and motivates her students, who regularlys surprise even themselves by their accomplishments! Great coffee too!
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
see above
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
not.
December 30, 2010
As the author of a young adult novel, Animal Kingdom, and director of the website, Business-Minded Teens, I can appreciate the real-life business experiences that are taking place in the Dons Net Cafe. Much more than a virtual reality class--these students are running real businesses!--the Dons Net Cafe is a brilliant introduction to the world of entrepreneurship. Here, students learn the structure of a business organization, what it takes to make a sale and--just as important--how to plow their profits back into the community to do good in the world. They sell bracelets from Africa, fair-traded coffee, cookies made by homeless people and tote bags made from Indonesian garbage as well as their own homegrown tee-shirts. In addition, they help out other non-profits at events and in support capacities. Their teacher, Lee Knoedel, brings in business resources from around the community: people such as I who tutor, lecture and mentor in computers, English skills, photography, layout, sales and a myriad of other competencies. I wish I had had this opportunity when I was in high school!
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The confidence of the students and the way they look people in the eye, ready to take on the next challenge.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Give them a bigger classroom!
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