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dscrivener
Review for Catholic Charities of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
Unfortunately, the experience listed by "Licoricecat" is pretty much similar to the welcome I received when I called to offer my services as a volunteer mediator. I was rudely told that I was not needed. They weren't interested in my qualifications nor my experience. A friend of mine also called, this time for (non-monetary) assistance from them, and was rebuffed, as well.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Although our area is predominantly Catholic, and raises millions for this organization, I highly doubt that the general public realizes how rude this staff is to people who call it. If I were them, I would change their attitude, or risk losing their funding if this goes public.
Would you volunteer for this group again?
No
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
None
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Badly
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
No
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
Review for Food Bank Of Western New York Incorporated, Buffalo, NY, USA
This group helps feed over 96,000 folks in WNY each year. I used to just help my company do can fund drives. However, last year, I was rear ended by a drunk driver, and my whole life was irreparably changed. Having had to rely on others for donations from their food pantries gave new meaning to me. It was indeed a humbling experience. SO, when I had the chance to "give back" to the Food Bank, by helping with a food drive at the Erie County Fair, I decided to take it. It was easy to sign up by e-mail, and a great way to give back to a group that literally made sure I didn't starve. They were easy to work with, and the people I met through it, were very glad to give of their time, as well. We corresponded back and forth by e-mail and they mailed out free parking passes, and a free fair pass (although I needed two, as I was volunteering with another person- so we had to fix that snag before the day).
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Be sure the letters that go out to volunteers are more specific with directions. The only fly in the ointment was that they sent me a letter asking for a monetary donation before I had even volunteered for them at the fair. And, since I had explained in my personal experience of bring in dire financial straits, it made it seem like they hadn't read my correspondence at al.
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?
2013
