July 25, 2011
I am a volunteer &mental health advocate for 25 years, since I joined the clubhouse my life has changed. The hands on activities with the clubhouse members , the relationship form and the mentoring I am able to do has been life transforming for me as a volunteer and for the members.
We are a big family where we accept each other and work towards becoming better people. I have seen many of our members that have been living for many years with the stigma of mental illness ,feel accepted, included and with hope for a better future. They come to our clubhouse with different reasons but the common factor for all is ; to be treated with respect and dignity in a safe environment. They find their potential and regain confidence to learn and work at the same time building new friends.
I will be always in gratitude for this experience, Sandra
We are a big family where we accept each other and work towards becoming better people. I have seen many of our members that have been living for many years with the stigma of mental illness ,feel accepted, included and with hope for a better future. They come to our clubhouse with different reasons but the common factor for all is ; to be treated with respect and dignity in a safe environment. They find their potential and regain confidence to learn and work at the same time building new friends.
I will be always in gratitude for this experience, Sandra
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I've personally seen the transformation in the members lives ,including a family member that has been changed by attending and working in the clubhouse. I have seen opportunities open for members with mental illness that otherwise had no friends, hope or plans for their lives.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
If I had to make changes it will be not stressing out on how to get financial funding for our program, and concentrating in serving and offering opportunities .
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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
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
we need more volunteers
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
It has been a positive experience and a learning opportunity , where I have created new friends .
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
As a positive person with love and respect for all people.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
MY ROLE:
Volunteer & I have been a mentor for clubhouse members and Gardening project leader . Club members join me in volunteering hours to a local community garden and plant & work our own plot. I lead them in research of gardening.