My Nonprofit Reviews

calimorrison
Review for Thrive Inc, Bozeman, MT, USA
I have been a CAP mentor since 2001. CAP matches adults from the community with students in the public schools to meet for one hour a week. I have had CAP pals who simply needed a friend, others who had severe deficits in reading, others who needed support while going through family changes. Each and every one of these students brought joy to my life. At CAP they talk about the 'power of an hour' - and it couldn't be more true. Two of my CAP pals, who I've kept in contact with are now independent, thriving college students. To think that I may have played even a small role in that humbles me and makes me thankful to CAP to have the opportunity to get to see young people become contributing members of our community.
I have also volunteered with the Girls for a Change Conference - what an inspiring day to hear young women who want to make a difference in the world and are starting in their own communities .
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Get more people to volunteer! Find more funding for CAP mentors for all the kids who request them but are unable to be matched due to lack of funding for coordinators or lack of volunteers.
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?
2014