My Nonprofit Reviews
marissafloodman
Review for Youthlinc, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
My experience with YouthLinc took me to the Amazon River in Santa Rosa, Peru, 2008. I have never met so many amazing people more than I did on that trip, the villagers have touched my life forever. It was amazing to see people with so little, give so much. Nothing made the kids smile more than when they gave you a present that they made, or shared something of theirs with you. It was also great for me to see my hard work paid off: the painted medical center was being used, and the mixing and laying of cement allowed sidewalk so that kids did not have to walk barefoot in bacteria-infested mud to school. Not only did we work hard, but YouthLinc gave us the opportunity to explore the foreign land of the Amazon as well. For two weeks I explored the jungle, floated down the Amazon, helped those in need, and saw what poverty really is. I know I will go back to the Amazon, I miss the people, the smells, and the sights so much!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I always have an urge to be helping out in my community! What was great about YouthLinc is they not only taught you to get involved abroad, but required you to serve in your community. This has helped me see the need to give wherever I can in my city.
Ways to make it better...
There weren't so many flight delays and we had more time! We got stuck in Atlanta, Lima, and Iquitos.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
