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Mariette
Review for Rebuilding Together - Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN, USA
I have volunteered for Rebuilding Together Twin Cities since April of 2008. It has become a very important part of my life because I can help people directly in their homes, and I know that I am helping them live with more safety and security. I do several things with RTTC, depending on their needs. Everything I do has both helped the organization and helped me gain new skills and confidence after my recent job loss. Specifically, I work with Safe at Home, where we install grab bars, railings, smoke and CO alarms, window and door locks, etc- anything that will help older adults or those living with a disability be safer in their home. I went from just watching others do the instalation to being able to do it myself. I also work with the home repair program, where we do extensive repairs on homes. It really helps the families because due to circumstances beyond their control, they can´t afford or do the repairs themselves. I have gained a lot of skills (I installed a faucet!), and have also been given some leadership roles with the program. I also help out in other ways, such as data entry, preparation and cleanup after projects (I specialize in cleaning paint brushes). I love working with RTTC and will continue to do so for many years to come. They are particularly good at making sure that I feel appreciated, which is excellent because that´s the ¨payment¨a volunteer receives.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I´ve personally experienced the results of this organization in the smiles and appreciation of the people whose homes we work in. It is very rewarding for me to actually interact with the homeowner, and because of this, I am well aware of how much my efforts mean to them. I remember and care about each homeowner.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
If I had to make changes to this organization I would continue hiring staff. Each time we have added staff we have been able to do our job more easily. I would also continue working on name recognition, so that people don´t say, Rebuilding Together, is that Habitat? Of course, more money also helps. With our recent staff additions, these things are being addressed.
Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
I have gained many new skills in the construction\home maintenance area, and consider all of the staff at Rebuilding Together my friends. I took their cell phone numbers to the hospital when I recently had thumb surgery, along with those of my children. I knew that if I needed something they would help out.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
Volunteering at Rebuilding Together makes me feel worthwhile. I really needed this after a very disappointing and relatively recent job loss. It also makes me happy to help other people, and because of the direct interaction I have with homeowners with Rebuilding Together, I KNOW that I am helping.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
