August 13, 2012
YouthLinc promotes involving HIgh School & College youths in community service with the additional reward of international service. I have been the nurse/mentor for 8 trips including Mexico, Peru, Thailand, Cambodia & Kenya. It is such a pleasure to observe the changes that occur in the students as they prepare for these experiences, deal with foreign travel, strange customs and foods. There are building projects, health & education classes developed and taught to the in-country students and/or their families, fund raising, Fun & Health Fairs. Students are selected in November and meet monthly until departure. Community hours of service must be completed before leaving the USA. A great opportunity for all concerned.
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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?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
MY ROLE:
Volunteer
August 28, 2009
YouthLINC offers outstanding opportunities for young adults to experience humanitarian service in their own communities as well as in other parts of the world. I enjoy observing these young adults as they learn to adapt to new customs & living situations in foreign places. One student is now on her way to graduate school in International Studies based on her experiences with YouthLINC. Another is on her way to med school.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
observing how the students grown & changed for the better from having been involved in service work.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
MY ROLE:
Former volunteer & I was the nurse on the Medical Committee to insure the health of the group & assist the students in their health related teaching opportunites.