ONE BRICK
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Full disclosure: I am an Event Manager in Chicago chapter. But like everyone involved in One Brick, I am a volunteer. I have a square day-job to pay the bills, and I choose to devote my free time to One Brick. One thing that keeps me involved in One Brick is the people. I have met so many interesting people with a wide range of experiences and motives for getting more involved. I was looking for connections with people who were "givers" - and I have found it through One Brick. I also like the social aspect; after most events there are enough people interested to go out and grab a bite to eat or a drink for more socializing. Another thing that keeps me going is the variety. One week, I'm helping to prepare a meal for 40 people in a community kitchen, the next week, I'm stuffing invitations for a gala fundraiser. Because I have flexibility in choosing what events I will be managing/volunteering, I do not have to worry about letting down anyone if I had a weekly commitment and I went out of town on business. I volunteer when I am in town, have time, etc. Many of One Brick Event Managers (the persons at the volunteer projects who are the main liaisons between the non-profit and volunteers) also volunteer at events they are not assigned to. That shows to me the type of people who are regularly involved in One Brick and the type of projects that attract those folks.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the completion of projects such as cooking and serving meals at a community kitchen; finishing newsletter distributions; landscaping parks
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
People and the variety.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
More easily expand to other cities
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
My experience volunteering with One Brick was very rewarding. I helped prepare salads by cutting up vegetables and compiling them into containers, assembly line-style. The people at DC Central Kitchen were patient and appreciative, and the great attitudes of fellow volunteers made it fun. I'd recommend One Brick to anyone interested in community service.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
One Brick's relaxed, yet efficent and dedicated, feel.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2007
I had a lot of fun volunteering at a Summer Movie Mania event in DC. We welcomed people to Wizard of Oz in the park, asked them to sign up for a raffle, and cleaned up a surprisingly small amount of trash after the movie finished. We got free volunteer T-shirts. I was a bit unclear as to who I was actually helping, since the event was put on by a local real estate company, but everyone really seemed to enjoy it, so I suppose I helped the community. And it was a great excuse to watch a classic movie on a warm summer night.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
how entertained the people were at the movie in the park. There was a real feeling of community.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Send out a newsletter. Create an online social network.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
How easy it was to sign up and volunteer. No long orientation, no long profile to fill out- I just register and sign up for what and when I want.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
The coordinator was really nice and relaxed. She knew what needed to be done but didn't breathe down our necks to get it done. And she was my age, too, which made it seem like we had real ownership over the event.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Serve many more nonprofits, expanding its repertoire of volunteer opportunities to include more complicated and specialized situations.
Ways to make it better...
I had known what to expect- I wasn't sure how much I'd be working or in what capacity.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Sustaining local connections while expanding nationally.
One thing I'd also say is that...
This is a great idea! I recommend you try it out- it's a fun new community of people who want to volunteer but can't dedicate time to one nonprofit in exclusion.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
I think Summer Movie Mania is a great idea for the local community. Even though the construction masks the entrance to the park where the movie was shown, the event was well attended and well staffed.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the satisfied movie patrons and other volunteers. One Brick did a great job of recruiting a large number of volunteers for this one event.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
very enthusiastic and helpful.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
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