Youthlinc
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My daughter has participated with Youthlinc in many ways for a number of years. She has seen and experienced things that have helped her see the world more clearly, and more importantly, she has more clearly seen her place in that world.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing the growth in my daughter through her participation.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
nothing
I am lucky enough to be a part of the Youthlinc team this year. I am on the Thailand team, and although I haven't even been on the international trip yet, Youthlinc has already helped me become a better person. Because we must get a certain amount of service hours to qualify for these trips, I have been spending more time thinking about those around me than myself. This organization has opened my eyes, and has helped me become a lifetime humanitarian.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my daily life.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
make the international trips longer.
YouthLinc changed my life! It taught me how to serve not only in my local community, but the world around me. It really helped me realize how I CAN make a difference. YouthLinc really forced me to learn how to become involved and recognize the need in my local community, and helped me gain relationships so I can continue serving in my community.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
gaining a realization of the need in my own community, and the world around me.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
make the trips longer! i could stay there all summer! and maybe add on a second degree of the program. i was thinking maybe let education majors travel to each area and work in the schools teaching english and vocational skills.
My son is going to this year to Kenya through the Youthlinc program. I have been very impressed with the organization and commitment to service.
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My son has been forced to think outside the box when it comes to fundraising. He has gone door to door selling hats he made. It is preparing him for the real world.
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I am planning on haveing my younger kids apply when they are old enough to go.
I am completely sold on Youthlinc's program. As a parent I was a little concerned when my daughter wanted to join youthlinc and travel to Peru to help there. I loved the idea but wanted to make sure she was with a good organization that would keep her safe as well. Youthlinc provided the support structure along with good leaders and medical personnel, all there for the volunteers to keep them healthy and safe. They took good care of my daughter when she did get sick upon arrival in Peru, and she went on to have a fabulous experience. Along with the service in Peru, my favorite part of the program is the hours of service they are required to put in to their own community before going abroad. Youthlinc is the best organization of its kind that I have found.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the life of my daughter, and her ability to see outside of herself to the needs of her community, and the world.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
increase the availability of sponsorships so that more youth can participate.
There are many organizations out there that take teens on humanitarian trips. After much research I decided YouthLINC was an organization I wanted to be involved with. The purpose is to create lifetime humanitarians, which reaches far beyond the 2 weeks of service I did in Mexico. I absolutely loved picking a local service site to go to each week. As part of YouthLINC I was able to become more involved in my own community before I even left for an international service experience. YouthLINC allows students to take action for problems locally and internationally. It was a benefit to be divided up into committees and have specific responsibilities in planning and preparation. I am SOO grateful for the opportunity I have had to be involved with YouthLINC. I have become more aware of local and global issues. I have been able to meet a variety of people and learn from their example. I have been inspired to continue serving for the rest of my life.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
traveling to Ocotlan Mexico to do a variety of service including health presentations, handing out hygiene kits, building projects, painting, physical/occupational therapy, social work consultations, and going to an orphanage.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Somehow make it so even more students could have the opportunity to be involved. Also, I would like if there were trips or international internships that lasted for more than two weeks.
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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
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
After seeing what social workers do, I have now decided to become a social worker:)
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
There are many organizations that provide service in far off places. Youthlinc does that, but that is just part of what they do. The international service they give is great, but really is a secondary goal of their main objection--"Creating long-long humanitarian." Once a young person is selected into the program, they have monthly meetings planning and preparing. They learn how to organize things and work as a team. Individually, they are required to give local volunteer hours to go on the international trip--anywhere from 60 - 100. Many of these incredible young people serve well beyond their required time. While the international trips are about two weeks long, participating is about an 8-month commitment. It is an incredible learning, growing and service-oriented experience.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have seen the way the organization changes young people's lives and the community in which they serve.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Make it bigger!
Youthlinc is a non-profit set out to create life-long humanitarians while impacting the lives of those who cannot change their circumstance on their own. Youthlinc changes people and makes exponential differences in this world. I have traveled with several humanitarian organizations and this is the one that I always finish KNOWING that I have made a difference and that I am a better person for having participated. I go to bed with an exhausted body but a rejuvenated soul. It truly is a one of kind organization!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
every facet of my life. I would not be who I am today without it. I am a teacher and a humanitarian and will continue being a humanitarian the rest of my life. In my classroom at school I have been inspired to use service learning as one of my teaching methodologies and feel that that has a profound impact on the lives of my students and those community members we interact with. Without Youthlinc I don't think I would have such an in depth understanding of the value of service.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Make it so students could participate over and over and would spread it nationally- the differences that would be made are unimaginable.
Youthlinc is a wonderful program that helps young people become lifetime volunteers. They really helped me and gave me a wonderful experience in Peru, serving people and making friends!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
performing service in the world and my community
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
do nothing
In 2008, the summer after I graduated high school, I went with YouthLinc to Santa Rosa, Peru, where we built a school, set up a medical and dental clinic, and taught health and hygiene classes. The experience was unforgettable. YouthLinc focuses on making personal connections within the community we served, so not only did we have the opportunity to see the huge needs that exist in other parts of the world, but also to learn from the values and examples of the local culture. YouthLinc also requires each volunteer to do extensive volunteer work in their own communities, helping us learn that there are always opportunities to serve meaningfully, whether at home or abroad.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
being more aware of the needs that exist in my own community and abroad in the world, and a greater desire to serve, and the connections to do so.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
create more connections for service for alumni.
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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?
2008
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