THE BORGEN PROJECT
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March 14, 2013
My son was a volunteer and had a wonderful experience. We're thankful for his time there.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
Likely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
1 person found this review helpful
February 5, 2013
1 person found this review helpful
They use an extensive volunteer base that is very remarkable. I think they should spend more on fundraising to try to grow the organizations resources, but otherwise it's perfect.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
Likely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
February 5, 2013
Our families favorite nonprofit. My wife volunteer there a few years ago and we've followed the organization ever since then. It would be nice if they mailed updates more often, but understand the need to keep costs low.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
A lot
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
January 29, 2013
My experience volunteering there was among the best experiences of my life. Probably 95 percent of the team are people you hope to know forever. The other five percent are like the disgruntled intern commenter below and just there for their own self-interest or because it looks good on their resume. Those ones do get the boot right away, but I think that's good. It makes for a better experience for the rest of the team.
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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?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
2 people found this review helpful
December 31, 2012
2 people found this review helpful
I completed an internship as a international affairs intern. Even though I believe Clint Borgen (founder) is passionate about international poverty, the internship was disappointing and I would not recommend this organization for volunteering or for donating to. The interns were treated poorly and collaboration (and even talking) between interns was discouraged. New ideas by interns were routinely dismissed. Of my many volunteering and professional experiences, this was the worst I have seen volunteers or employees treated. Although my title was 'international affairs' intern I predominately worked on volunteer posting and interviewing. There were some good opportunities to gain professional experience (ie, Regional Director Manager) but they were limited due the amount that interns that were there. The goal of the organization is admirable and the greater plan/marketing behind it is well developed, but changes must be made in internship management and organizational attitude.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
No
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A little
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Badly
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
No
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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