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karen34

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Review for National Council of Jewish Women, Inc., St. Louis, MO, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

I've been volunteering with NCJW - St. Louis Section for over 10 years. This organization not only does great things for the community, but it also really values its volunteers. Volunteers really are the heart of the organization, making all of the programs happen. One of the things I really like is that there are so many different programs and roles needed, that when you are ready for a new challenge, there are plenty of things you can do without having to seek out a new non-profit. Recently I have been most involved in the Back to School! Store. I've done everything from shopping for clothes for the kids, co-chairing the event to developing a website for the event.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

I've worked with kids and families and seen how the Back to School! Store impacts them. I've also gotten a chance to develop leadership skills.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

No suggestions, I think it runs great.

What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...

The variety of roles that I've been able to take on.

The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...

I met women of all ages, many of whom I would now consider friends.

If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...

Expand the Back to School! Store to serve more children, and to serve them throughout the year. It could also expand it's legislative advocacy efforts.

Ways to make it better...

No suggestions.

In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...

Funding. It's just hard to raise money for the programs.

One thing I'd also say is that...

I'm very lucky that I stumbled into NCJW years ago at a social event. I had no plans to get involved in volunteering...I was just going to a happy hour. But once I learned all about the great programs and met some wonderful women, I've never looked back.

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

Role:  Volunteer & Back to School! Store event planning , website/blog development.
 
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