Youthlinc
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August 4, 2012
Youthlinc is a phenomenal organization which helped make my first experience of international humanitarian work fun, safe, and meaningful. Student volunteers and adult mentors alike spend eight months preparing through monthly meetings, which also provide great bonding time for the team. The students' requirement of 60-100 hours of local community service also provides great preparation for going global. The two weeks I spend in July in Phang Nga, Thailand were the best and most worthwhile of my life, not to mention the most fun, courtesy of the fantastic group of people I was with (all of whom now feel like family)! I made friendships, both with Thai and Utah students, that I will never forget, and can truly say that I made a difference in the lives of children in a rural Thai village who have so much potential yet so few opportunities. I always felt looked-after with Youthlinc, our team always had a plan so we didn't waste time, and it was unbelievably fun! I can't wait to go back!
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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?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
August 2, 2012
Youthlinc teaches students so much about serving the community and helping anyone. The program far exceeded my expectations, and I made so many new friends through doing service with them. I feel like Youthlinc truly helped me make a difference through service.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Likely
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
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
August 2, 2012
I have accumulated innumerable experiences I will cherish for the rest of my life. Overall, the experience in Kenya has been one of the best i've ever had the pleasure of enjoying.
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Likely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Some
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Likely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
August 2, 2012
I love this organization! Youthilnc is a perfect way to become involved in service -- both internationally and locally. As a student on the Youthlinc Kenya 2012 team, I have had a great experience both in my local service sites and the international service. The Youthlinc staff is well organized and easy to communicate with. I always felt at ease, especially in-country. Everything went smoothly, and it was a great experience. Participating in Youthilnc was the best decisions I made! I made life-long friends, dedicated my life to service, and provided meaningful service! It is an amazing experience that I would recommend to anyone.
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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?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
July 31, 2012
I participated with the Youthlinc service team to Cambodia and had an amazing experience. It was really life-changing to be able to reach out and serve with such a great group. I made new friends and came away with an appreciation and desire to serve more. A piece of my heart will always be in Cambodia! Thank you Youthlinc!
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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
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
July 31, 2012
This is the most amazing program I have been with before. I really love the requirements they have and expectations. I know that I will volunteer much more after serving abroad. The experience was great and Youthlinc overall did an excellent job. I hope to serve more abroad with this program and I truly believe me made a difference.
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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
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
July 27, 2012
Thank you Youthlinc for your organization's consistent communication, flexibility, and all your hard work in securing so many donations! Thank you for your cultural sensitivity and for purely serving Asociacion Ak’ Tenamit, not just taking it into your hands, but letting us tell you our needs. It is important to have that sort of consciousness in a group of people who volunteer internationally-- to understand how important it is to help in a sustainable way, empowering people to help themselves or giving them the tools to do so.
But what most impacted me about working with Youthlinc was the sincere connections your young people made with the students at Asociacion Ak' Tenamit. There were many language and cultural barriers, but those were surpassed and many beautiful friendships were cultivated ~ Bianca Gras, Asociacion Ak' Tenamit 2011-2012 Volunteer Coordinator
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Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
July 25, 2012
I had an amazing 2012 year with Youthlinc. Youthlinc provided me the opportunity of a life-time to do service in my local community and in Guatemala. Our local service had to be an interactive one--as in, one involving other people and communicating--in this case, to prepare us for our international service. I did my local service with Arts-Kids, a youth development program that helps kids with problem solving, communication, and socializing through art. I had a great time getting to know the kids through activities like the opening and closing circle and of course art! Before going to Guatemala we had to earn it, we had to complete a total of 60 hours of community service then raise about $1,400. The expense wasn't much thanks to our wonderful sponsers, and with help of family and friends raising the money was easy. It took a lot of preparation before we left on our life-changing experience. We raised money for school supplies, art supplies, and sports/games to bring. We also gathered glasses to bring for our eye testing. Each of the students going to Guatemala put forth 110% whether it be fundraising, or making a lesson plan. Before we left each student had to create a lesson they were going to teach to the students of Ak' Tenamit (the school we were going to in Guatemala.) The lessons varied from English to Art to Soap Making, and came with photos, posters, and even maps to show the students. After months of preparation our team of 40 students, alum leaders, and committee leaders were off to Guatemala. Once arrive the experience became very surreal. It exceeded my expectations. We were working 24/7 (for the two weeks we were there) and it feel good after the long wait. Faced with this new experience and cultural exchange the team did well, no complaints and just smiling faces. Knowing we were helping took away from all the scary bugs, smells, and humidity. At the school we did three main projects: we built a path, varnished and sanded an up and coming computer lab, and painted 5 of the girls dorms a bright orange. When first arriving we had an opening ceremony to share some of our culture with theirs, and they did the same. We got to teach our lessons to 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th graders, and also did an agricultural project with the students. We mingled with the students by playing a soccer match (where we lost epically), having a dance, painting nails, and playing other various games. One day we hiked up to a remote village and assembled and gave 32 families water filters--it was one of my favorite experiences. It's so hard to say all that we did in such a short time frame, but I will tell you that you don't want to pass this experience by. In the end of my two week all the sweat and hard work felt euphoric, just such a great relief and joy--so many emotions at once. We were sad to leave our new friends and the beautiful country of Guatemala, but we it will never leave our hearts (as cheesy as that sounds)! Two weeks was enough to change my perspective, I am so open-minded and strive to do more. As a human being I am changed forever and for the better. I will always be grateful of this wonderful experience!
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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
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
July 24, 2012
This was the most amazing experience that I have ever had. While in Peru we helped the people by building bridges and painting the medical clinic and school. We also taught the women how to make soap and how to start a business and they are now on their first trial soap making business endeavor. All these service projects were amazing, but the best part of the trip was working along side the people, getting to know them, and coming to love them. I never knew that you could come to love someone so deeply that you can barely even speak to. Volunteer work brings out not only the best in others, but also the best in yourself as well. The changes that it creates in the people creates something truly sustainable and causes a chain reaction of kindness and charity and that is something you can't put a price on.
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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?
2012
July 23, 2012
We helped built bridges, clinic, paint schools, build a bathroom, etc. It was the most rewarding thing I've ever done in my life, I can't imagine another way to help people and have fun at the same time and really get to know the community, it was amazing...
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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?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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