Youthlinc
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As a mentor and Youthlinc trip leader it has been my pleasure to experience the growth and awe of dozens of youth from around the state of Utah. The experience is one of hands on development of community, skills and knowledge. Students have the amazing opportunity to make a difference in their own community and then become a part of less fortuante communities world wide. To be touched in such a way at such a young age truly binds most students to lifelong service that is rewarding, fun and makes a positive difference at home and abroad. I commend Youthlinc for its persistent work toward a positive human connection at home and afar.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
a variety of locations and am always impressed at the amount of progress each location makes each year and the ability of the organization to make meaningful and lifelong differences in the palsces in which it serves and among the people involved.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
provide scholarships to help pay for the mentors that travel with the trips abroad. I would give incentives for leaders to stay for the length of time that Youthlinc is in each location for consistency at each location.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the learning and enthusiasm created in the youth involved and the communities they touch.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
committed and dedicated to making a positive difference in the world and in their own communities. Overall they want to give in a way that is beneficial to the communities for the long term.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Make vast positive changes in its local community and in various places around the world and continue to create life time volunteers via the students involved in their programs each year.
Ways to make it better...
Youthlinc was consistently organized.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Consistent leadership and organization for some of the program sites.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I wasn't sure I wanted to go to Peru, I didn't speak Spanish and I didn't know what to expect. All I can say is that I made the right decision. I had an amazing time learning about a new part of the world. I loved being able to help those abroad and learn about myself. I wish I could go on all of their trips!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my daily life. I think about what I was able to do, fly across the world and build a school in the middle of the Rain forest. If I can do that, well, then I can do anything.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
being able to learn about a different culture and being able to help with a long term project. We brought medical supplies, clothes and arts & crafts, but building a school is a long term gift that keeps on giving.
Ways to make it better...
if I hadn't been bitten by bugs!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2003
YouthLINC gave me a great opportunity to utilize the business concepts I had been learning in the classroom in order to help create micro-enterprise loan lessons for women throughout the world. YouthLINC offers an incredible outlet for young people to get involved with service in their community, but don't quite know how to direct their desires to serve in an effective way. The organization really focuses on people, and looks to not only better those in our communities and the international community, but also to better the students involved in service. My international trip with YouthLINC to Thailand opened my eyes more fully to the realities of life. I was so grateful to have been able to help individuals in many aspects of their lives; we helped them economically, we helped them how they could be more healthy and take care of themselves, we helped them to rebuild their infrastructure, and we helped them to remember the good that comes from laughter and a helping hand. I would definitely recommend YouthLINC to anyone wanting to make an impact beyond their direct scope of life.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
once your project is complete for the year, they continue to find ways to keep you involved in service throughout the community. They also have yearly international alumni trips that allow us to go to an international community and serve again.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
Wonderful organization. They give students the opportunity to do international humanitarian service, after they earn the rite by providing much service at home. They partner with other service organizations making any donations go farther then they would otherwise. I have had two daughters give hundreds of hours of service each in our local community to have the opportunity to travel internationally to give more service. It has change our family. We ended up adopting an infant boy from Africa after one daughter helped children in Peru and another helped children in orphanages in Thailand. This organization is making a difference in youth, in families, and in the world.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
All of our children are more aware of service opportunities and have given many hours of service. My daughters are changed! They continue to be involved in service and give back to the community. This creates future humanitarians.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
It gets youth and adults working together. It teaches youth how to get involved and give service. It brings multiple non-profits together to do greater good with combined resources. It changes lives not just doles out money.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
All very dedicated to the program. They all give service and work to earn the rite to serve internationally. Very professional.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Expand its reach to possibly create similar programs in other parts of the country. Utah is very fortunate to have this organization here. I hope it is still thriving in 3 years when my twins are old enough to participate.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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