Youthlinc
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I have been to Peru, Mexico, opened to the Thailand site, and have participated in some way or another in every local and international aspect of the program and I can say that the organization has a truly wonderful and inspirational mission. The idea of creating a service ethic in a young person is world changing and has exponential potential for good. I adore YouthLINC's mission, the people invovled, the wonderful partners world-wide, and the general blessing these things have been in my life.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
some of the most outstanding people I have ever known in my entire life. The people invovled are giving and beautiful, both the givers and receivers of the service YouthLINC renders.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I am so thankful for the experience i had in Meru, Kenya because of YouthLINC. I got to experience something that most people never get to in their lifetimes- seeing people living in third world conditions with smiles on their faces. Although we were disorganized sometimes, everything seemed to come together at the end of the day. I loved this organization because each member of the team was invested in the projects due to the monthly meetings and local service requirements. I will always remember the children I met and how much they loved having their pictures taken!
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the things i got to see in Kenya. I will never forget about the rest of the world living in poverty and i will never forget how happy the children were, even in those conditions.
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there was a little more organization. It was the one of the first times that youthlinc had been to the school so there were a lot of uncertainties and roadblocks which is understandable.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2006
The experience I had with Youthlinc was the most rewarding of anything I've ever done in my life. They are a great organization that is organized, efficient, productive and offer life altering experiences. Every student that participates in youthlinc receives a sponosrship to help pay for their trip. They want to help youth participate in great things!Also each student is required to complete local service hours that get them involved in service throughout their community. My trip to Peru with Youthlinc is something I will never forget. It has motivated me to continue serving. You won't find a better humanitarian organization out there.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
My favorite part of my experience with this nonprofit organization was spending time with and learning about people of another lifestyle and culture. The peruvian people made such an influence on me!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I loved my experience with YouthLinc, and it helped me decide to become a Registered Nurse. In fact, today I was telling someone about my experieces with YouthLinc when I went to Kenya 8 years ago. Definitely a life altering experience, and you couldn't find a better group of people to work with! Amazing!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
desire to continue local and global service opportunities
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2002
I participated in two YouthLinc expeditions - one as a student and again 6 years later as a mentor. I was one of the lucky few who got to go on the very first expedition to Kenya, a week after graduating from high school. It was an experience that set the tone for my life. I was in charge of arranging lessons in the school. While there I also helped with construction and cultural exchange activities. I then went on to become a teacher and joined the 2006 expedition to Peru as a mentor. I helped the students do what I had done in Kenya.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
how I view the world. The world outside the United States is much more real and important to me now.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the community involvement.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2006
I was president of the Murray Rotary Club which supported two students to particpate in the youthlink project. Their determination and dedication to preparing themselves so they understood how much they had to give of themselves so they could help others in Kenya was a wonderful experience for our club. It not only changed the lives of the people in Kenya, but theirs and ours. Past Murray Rotary Club President 2006-2007 Patricia J. Johnson
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
variety of people involved
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
very experienced in what they were doing
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
I was a Translator for YouthLinc on a mission to Mexico. I have never been involved with another organization that so effectively brought local and international service together for High School and College students. It is truly a unique organization. I dream of the time when my life will allow me to go on another trip with YouthLinc.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Exceptional congruency in local and international service.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
I enjoy that this organization is so well organized and effectivly uses the time and talents of the individuals who participate.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Teachers, professionals, Doctors, Nurses Lawyers, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Interpreters, College students, High School students, and parents.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Change the world for thousands of people in Latin America, Africa and any other site that this kind of money would allow them to serve.
Ways to make it better...
We had been able to stay longer. Cost are prohibitive.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Fund raising in down economies is always more difficult, this group beats some of the odds by the shear power of the results that we have had. Help is always good and YouthLinc puts every bit of help to use.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2006
YouthLINC is an incredible organization that has lasting impacts on the local community, internationally, and most importantly, the individuals. As a high school student, I was impressed in the opportunity to serve in an expedition in Kenya that summer, but it was the service we performed before that made it one hundred times more worthwhile. We were required to to perform at least 100 hours of service to help earn part of a scholarship to go, and for a 15-year-old, nothing could have been better to help me think less of myself and more of the world around me. And now, nine years later, Kenya was one of the most life-changing experiences I've ever had. And I am so grateful that I traveled with YouthLINC--the program was incredibly organized, really focused on us students connecting with our community, and allowed us to have a well-rounded, safe, and enriching experience on our trip. Would I do it again? It a heartbeat. Especially with YouthLINC. And after going with other group on different service trips, it's hard not to compare them with YouthLINC. If you want an amazing organization and the experience of a life time, go with them. You will remember it for the rest of your life.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
My community, my personal perspective of myself, my self-worth, and the world around me.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Keep giving back to it!
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
It keeps working hard and has motivated me to keep serving, even now.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Caring, totally committed to the members and the cause.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Help youth all over see what their world was like and be more inspired to make a difference.
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I would have worked harder to get my entire trip sponsored, not just part of it--I think I would have appreciated it more like my fellow team members did.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Getting more people to volunteer!
One thing I'd also say is that...
I wish there were more sponsor opportunities for alumni, or at least more that I knew about.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2003
YouthLINC is an amazing program that provides opportunities to serve locally as well as internationally. Through this experience I developed a habit of service and really made it a part of my life. I learned that there are people everywhere to serve and if you make it your lifestyle there is no greater happiness.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
completely dedicated to the cause. It was astounding how much of their life and time they put towards making this a great program.
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I had worked harder on learning to speak Spanish before my trip to serve in Mexico.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
As a board member, I see the outstanding experience this organization provides the youth in our community. They truly creat "Lifetime Humanitarians"!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
meeting with youth I have sposnored
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Seeing the results of youth that go on internantional trips
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Unbelievably unselfish
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
serve more kids
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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