My Nonprofit Reviews
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Review for Dustins Green House Memorial Inc, Wilmington, NC, USA
As a school counselor I have recommended six high school students to Dustins Green House Globetrotters. Four of these students had never flown on an airplane. Two of them had never seen the ocean. All of them seemed bogged down in the "it's all about me" teen-age malaise. One and all returned understanding that by global standards, all Americans are blessed beyond measure. These students returned more interested in giving back, more concerned about the future, more willing to take risks and to reach out to those who are different. I was so impressed that I paid my own way to be a champerone to Ecuador in 2006. We worked on a construction project for five hot, exhausting days, hiked in a cloud forest, went diving in the Galapogos, and befriended the most incredible people. Dustins Green House is the only organization I know that takes service learning to this level. My husband and I have become donors, knowing that 100% of our donations go to projects and none to administrative costs as volunteers run the organization. Very unique.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have referred students, participated in the 2006 trip to Ecuador, and donated. In 2010 two students who went to South Africa came to the school where I work to share with our students about their trip. It was amazing. It meant so much to our students.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would not make any changes. They make very efficient use of resources. This non-profit should be a model for others to duplicate their accountability and success.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
participants have an international experience both in giving back and in challenging themselves to take on new experiences.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
organized, kind, friendly, unassuming.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
duplicate itself in other school systems.
Ways to make it better...
I could have participated myself as a high school student.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
the costs and exposure to risk of international travel.
One thing I'd also say is that...
I will never forget going to Ecuador and the people I met. Every one of the students I have referred say the same thing. All of us feel we had the experience of a life time.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
