My Nonprofit Reviews

Let me start off by saying, I really enjoy volunteering with this organization. I was skeptical at first, as I signed up a few years ago, I was not sure I had it in me. I started volunteering with LAMI in 2013. I have made good friends along the way and even introduced a few to the program. I soon got really familiar with the brigantines, the ships crew and most importantly the outlook of the program. I then became, part of the volunteer crew, still getting my hands and feet wet. I became more confident in myself as part of the crew to show the youth of today that education is more important for them then just being mind boggled with computer games, and just hanging out doing nothing productive. This program works with LAUSD, and other programs that involve youth. Educating them about the ships aren't the only things they learn. Its about teamwork, character, confidence building, that each individual learns.
I was offered a position for the Tall Ships Festival as Ships Liaison Officer in 2014, and thanks to LAMI I was able to continue more of my knowledge with Tall ships, the Port of Los Angeles, the education aspect of the program. I still volunteer occasionally, when my time allows. I still learn new things when I volunteer with the LAMI program, captains, and crew.