My Nonprofit Reviews

I've been working with the U14 Boys team in Oakland for almost 4 years now, and my appreciation and respect for the participants and organization have only grown over the years. I am constantly impressed by the resilience and determination of participants, in particular how they've dealt with COVID-19 over the past year plus. Organization staff are passionate about what they do; they truly care about every kid and give it their all at each practice, scrimmage, and league game. I am humbled to be surrounded by such amazing people in SWB, participants and staff alike, and I am grateful that I get to contribute to such a cool group!

I started volunteering with SWB Oakland's U14 boys team in the fall of 2017, just after I relocated to the Bay Area. I wanted to get involved with the community, serve as a mentor, and have fun playing soccer! Over the past year, I've helped the team on game days, driving kids to the field, bringing snacks, and being an adult friend and mentor.

I started with high expectations, but never anticipated the amazing kinship, gratitude, and respect I would develop while serving in the program. The kids involved with SWB are some of the hardest working, courageous, and funniest people I've met in my life, and it has been an honor to play with them, mentor them, and grow with them over the past year. The SWB staff is equally as amazing. They are passionate, devoted, and truly care about the kids in the program. I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to work with this awesome group of people, big and small, and I'm looking forward to helping for many seasons to come!