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yebokathryn
Review for The Telling Room, Portland, ME, USA
As a volunteer new to The Telling Room this year, I consider it a great privilege to participate in this group's programming. The TR staff does an outstanding job connecting with young people from such a range of backgrounds, meeting these kids where they are, empowering them to tell their own stories, all the while maintaining a fun, enthusiastic atmosphere. It's a place where kids learn to communicate without traditional structure, where supportive staff encourage creativity, but always with a goal...challenging students to think and define for themselves without giving way to negativity. Perhaps one of the greatest strengths of this group is their ability to maintain high quality, innovative, and ever evolving, up to date programming while maintaining awareness of the changing needs of the greater Portland community and of their target beneficiaries. The connection happens at The Telling Room, every day, and it’s been a pleasure to witness. -Kate Bradbury, Telling Room Volunteer
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
A one week intensive writing workshop working with students in an alternative education class at Deering High School. Over the week long course I watched the students open up to the idea of writing and communication in general. It was a great experience.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The positive, creative attitude from the staff and the example the set to the young people they work with.
Ways to make it better...
A challenge inherent in the group we were working with was inconsistency in the students school attendance. Perhaps we could have had even more of an impact with them if the workshop had extended longer than 1 week.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
Funding, I would imagine, is always a challenge. The staff who are dedicated to this group are highly skilled, qualified and experienced. I hope that adequate funding continues to be able to support them and the costs of general operations.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
