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I am currently associated with MAD as a volunteer.I liked it a lot.Actually i am very much interested in teaching those small little childrens who are deprived of their rights of getting proper education or not having the way of getting it.I liked the concept of MAD a lot as they are providing an oppourtunity for these childrens to grow up & giving them an oppurtunity of becoming a stats of INDIA.I have taken many classes and taught some students,most of them are really very talented.And a lot more experience is yet to come & i know that will also be GREAT.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
really very cooperative.Also they are really dedicated for the sucess of these orphan students along with their individual careers.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I have volunteered with MAD for a month, and more than anything else, it was fun sprinkled with oodles of satisfaction. Attending MAD's tuition sessions were optional for the students. But this bunch looked forward to their activities like it was playtime. The volunteers managed to teach the kids and engaged them in interactive sessions like games and songs. MAD has given these students a room for ambition at the right stage in their lives. Their volunteers know how to deal with each child and tackle their problems with ease. The children don't look up to them as teachers, but as family. I'm glad I was a part of the organisation, though for a short period.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
more than willing to help me understand the organisation better. They have a bunch of young and lively group, which makes you want to be a part of it.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
change the city, or even the state.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2007
I have been working with MAD (Make A Difference) for around six months now..every weekend we go to an orphanage / slum school and interact with the little curious angels there. In all association has taught me that I am not what I am because I am intelligent..I am ME because I was blessed with right education and opportunities..we need to extend the same education and opportunities to the needy kids..so that they become better than ME..Thanks MAD
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Andheri, Mumbai
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
widen its horizons and try educating the kids I see selling odd things on traffic signals..
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
they all are college going youngsters or young professionals...
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
very young, bright, enthusiastic and determined to make this world a better place to live..
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
be the largest voluntary organization spreading quality education through thoroughly trained volunteers..
Ways to make it better...
we get chance to reach more and more kids who need education..
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Support from Society..both financial and social..
One thing I'd also say is that...
They really spend money, energy and time on recruiting and training each volunteer!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
"Full many a gem of purest ray serene The dark unfathom'd caves of ocean bear: Full many a flower is born to blush unseen, And waste its sweetness on the desert air. Some village-Hampden, that with dauntless breast The little tyrant of his fields withstood, Some mute inglorious Milton here may rest, Some Cromwell, guiltless of his country's blood.", lamented Thomas Gray in his poem 'Elegy Written in A Country Churchyard'. True, lack of opportunities and exposure often nip ones talent in the bud which account for the birth of MAD. As the name suggests, 'Make A Difference'(MAD) is yet another NGO in the country which works for the same generic and rhetoric cause - 'child education'. But what makes MAD stand out from other thousands of its clones are its 'different strategies, idealistics and above all, the passion to bring about the difference 'effectively'.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
i had a chance to attend the training conducted by MAD team in Chennai. The trainer was Mr. Jithin. It was an eye opening session for me and that was the day i started partnering with MAD and since then there was no looking back.MAD has a very structured way of monitoring the growth of the children to whom we teach. More than anything all the people here have the right attitute towards life and fellow human beings. Am proud to be associated with MAD projects.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the mind set of the children who learn. Their confidence levels grow tremendously.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
that am having a sense of complete satisfaction of helping someone who needs help.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
extraordinary, brilliant, full of energy and have empathy towards others.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
invest more on educational needs of the children...
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Excellent organisation to work with...........My dream team.It is a candle that burns to light several young minds and it gives me immense pleasure to be a part of it.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
In the many students I teach.The well groomed girls of the different Ngos that we teach are more confident and are ready to take it on their face the challenges of a better living.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
try to bring in more visisbility.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
My intereaction with young minds that teaches me and puts into the continuous process of updating my self.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Enthusiasts with creative minds and zeal to make the difference
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Put it to make a difference into the life of a few more million bright minds in the dark.
Ways to make it better...
we could kill child labour.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
funds
One thing I'd also say is that...
be the hange you want to see.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
as in like a normal human being i always wanted to help under priveleged and needy children one way or the other...but didnt have any kind of media to do so....and then i heard about mad which really made a difference in myself and also obviously the orphan ppl....its really good to be a part of such an organisation....three cheers for MAd!!!!!!
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
is the kind of environment that it creates with the children....
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
really very cool....:)
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
really made a very huge difference to the society.....thats for sure:)
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
being a part of MAD is a pleasnt heavenly experience in itself.i came To know about MAD from few of my seniors in college.we had this huge recruitment ceremony where we were judged on our talents to cope with people n our dedication towards helping others.it was a fun experience.then we were alloted our respective centres.i got the observation house in nanapet which is all girls observation house.all the girls there are under judicial coustody.as i m alloted to teach grade 2 students it requires a lot of patience on my part to deal with them.i go for classes once a week n that hour of the day becomes the best memorable hour.the cutness of those little kids sways my heart away.the most funninest thing is they begin the class with all vigour n enthusiasm but after half n hour they losse all interest n spaceout.so it becomes our sole duty to keep there concentraion intact by incorporating diffrent types of games which can keep them joyful and in the meanwhile can provide them with some basic knowledge.overall the experience of being a MAD volunteer is itself MAD
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
are extremly friendly helpful and full of enthusiasm and vigour
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I joined MAD around 6 months back and it feels nice to be associated with youth power to uplift the society through education.I think we are not only seen as teachers who teach English to orphans and underprivileged kids but they see us as their elder brothers and sisters. They have eagerness to learn and standout in the cut throat competition of present scenario.Apart from education various celebrations like children's day , Diwali, Christmas day which are held for them helps them to be the part of the society and enjoy them to the fullest which in time was not possible for them.Along with MAKING A DIFFERENCE in others life it has MADE A DIFFERENCE in my life. Happy to do my part to make this place a better living..
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
teaching English. It feels nice when someone eagerly waits for you to come and teach them, their innocence and love you spread in their life which is the most missing thing. It has MADE A DIFFERENCE in my life...
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
fun which I have with the kids and it has helped me to live my childhood again..
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
dedicated and really interested in MAKING A DIFFERENCE..
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Provide the kids with study materials and financial assistance to take admission in good educational institutes..
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
My association with M.A.D has been very recent. But within this span of 3 months, the kids have warmly accepted me in their lives. The smiles on their faces each week as they greet us are probably among the most pleasant and gratifying things on earth. They treat us more like friends than teachers- fuss with us, complain about things they don't like, joke n fool around, ask us about what they can be in the future, study- basically, just be kids! Its just wonderful how M.A.D has brought us students together for a noble cause. We all want to give back to society, do something meaningful with our lives, something we can be proud of- M.A.D has given us that medium.. Everyone has a benevolent side to themselves and a desire to do something for those who are less fortunate, but not everyone is as lucky to have an organisation like M.A.D, that helps them to achieve the same..
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The time with the children and their unconditional love...
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Mostly students, very enthusiastic & highly passionate about their work...
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Ensure education & opportunities for a lot more children..
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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