My Nonprofit Reviews

I love SWT USA. I've been a supporter of Bongo for about 5 years. They keep me updated on his progress regularly through newsletters and email notifications. Moreover, I am a repeat customer of their online gift shop. They do an excellent job there with orders. They are an excellent organization.

I recently had the opportunity to volunteer with The Elephant Sanctuary (TES). I must say, it was an excellent experience. From start to finish, the entire process was well-organized, and the staff and other volunteers were incredibly welcoming.
When I arrived, I was immediately greeted by a friendly staff member who gave us a brief orientation and introduced me to the other volunteers. Everyone was excited to be there and eager to get to work, which created a positive and enthusiastic atmosphere.
Throughout the day, we were given a variety of tasks to complete. The staff and other volunteers were always available to answer my questions and provide guidance, which made me feel supported and appreciated. At the end of the day, I left feeling fulfilled and grateful for the opportunity to volunteer with such a wonderful organization. I would highly recommend this volunteer experience to anyone looking to make a difference and to meet some amazing people along the way.

My experience with The Elephant Sanctuary (TES) has been outstanding. I have been a volunteer with TES since 2014, as an EleAmbassador, on onsite volunteer, and other duties when needed. The staff at the Sanctuary are extraordinary in their knowledge and care for the elephants as well as in their care and use of their volunteers. They have creative programs that employ principles of Adult Education and learning that are engaging and fun. I always learn new things when I volunteer. I am particularly fond of my time in August of 2019 when I participated in their EleAmbassador Workshop. This was a two and half-day workshop that provided EleAmabassador volunteers from across the country the opportunity to come together at the Elephant Discover Center in Hohenwald, TN. In addition to getting to know the other volunteers and sharing tips and experiences, we were able to meet the CEO, The Board President, and many of the elephant caregivers. From this opportunity, I was able to learn and see first-hand the mission and work of The Elephant Sanctuary. It was phenomenal. Everyone was so welcoming and willing to engage and express their passion for the elephants and this organization. I came away from this experience feeling enthusiastic about the Sanctuary, the staff, and its mission. I also came away feeling extra confident that TES is an organization I want to continue to support in any way that I can.

It was an outstanding experience. It was hard sweaty work, but so worth it. The staff was so sincere about their commitment to the elephants. They were also very helpful and informative. I learned so much. It was an uplifting and rewarding experience.