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Anish S.

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Review for Bhumi, Chennai, , India

Rating: 5 stars  

I don't know where to start. I've been a volunteer of Bhumi, nay strike that, volunteer is too common a term. I've been a family member of Bhumi since June 2010. Most people have a life altering experience once or twice in their lives. I had my experience every week. To have my heart strings pulled by their sweet innocence. To be awed by their never ending enthusiasm despite their social conditions. To be inspired by their passion to change India. They never had money. Not one, and yet no one's life's goal was to earn more money. It was to impact society more. They gave me a welcome break from the every day routine of life. They used to hound, jump, scream every time I came. Made me feel like a Rockstar, and if I missed even one class, the next class they used to be full of questions, concern in their eyes. Was I not well? Am I ok now. They gave me a fresh perspective on life every single day. I'll be back. Once a Bhumian, always a Bhumian. To be surrounded by volunteers, pumped up with passion, that was a different feel. Every volunteer was the epitome of Mahatma's words - Be the change you want to see.
I never went every week to teach. I went every week to learn. Jai Hind.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Ask them to spread their wings faster. So many kids yetto be impacted, so little time. Also for them to increase their maximum age from 30 to at least 35 so more people can have a chance to impact, and a chance to be impacted.

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

Role:  Volunteer