My Nonprofit Reviews

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Review for IMALIVE, Chester, MD, USA
I've been volunteering with this fabulous organisation for almost a year now, and have just reached the 200 hours asked of volunteers when they begin their training. I can honestly say I love my work with all of its ups and downs. Sometimes chats are incredibly hard, more often they are fulfilling and rewarding in ways I never would have thought possible.
As a secondary school teacher I have close personal experience of the struggles and pressures young people face, and I've seen the toll it can take on their mental health. What I hadn't been aware of is the number of adults who also struggle and are desperate for support. Knowing that there is an ever growing number of volunteers ready and willing to listen to anyone in need is wonderfully reassuring.
I have never found working shifts to be a chore and the support volunteers are given by our super supervisors affords a great sense of security. If I'm ever stuck I know I can get the guidance I need.
I'm looking forward to many more hours volunteering for this brilliant group.