My Nonprofit Reviews

I participated in Youthlinc this past year, and it is incredible. Unlike many similar organizations, Youthlinc does not just impose itself in the lives of the people it serves internationally, but instead asks what the community needs and does what it can to give the community that thing. My trip to Guatemala was a life-changing experience, not least because Youthlinc provided an environment for positive interactions and connections with the Guatemalans and the other team members. I will never forget the time I spent with the Guatemalan people. Not only did we work on two construction projects and life skills lessons (English and sewing), but we got to experience the culture of Guatemala, and show them a bit of our own culture. The trip went so smoothly, and preparations were not at all lacking, and it was much more fun than I expected. I was also changed by the local service I did with Youthlinc (the organization's main focus). I loved that I could choose a service site that matched my interests and even experiment with different sites for some of my local service hours. I will not forget this year and I will certainly stay involved with Youthlinc. Its mission to create lifetime humanitarians is being fulfilled from what I can see.

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