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Review for South Bay Community Services, Chula Vista, CA, USA
A few months ago I worked as a Peer Mentor in one of the Middle schools that SBCS supports, so I can attest to the great efforts that SBCS channel to motivate students to excel in their academic endeavors. Academic endeavors that have been limited/frustrated (to say the least) by their own parents' lack of support AND upper-level school officials' lack of long-term academic and administrative strategy.
SBCS exposed Peer Mentors to relevant and specialized training, encouraged weekly meetings to improve daily activities with students, and promoted Peer Mentor brainstorming on how to improve the mentoring experience as a whole.
During my tenure in SBCS, I also realized that SBCS offers a comprehensive array of services (other than student mentoring) to individuals from all walks of life who find themselves in need at any given time. SBCS also have a long-list of other non-profit organizations that also contribute to the well-being of the individuals in need.
In a few words, I'm glad that SBCS exists and continues to assist people that need their help.
-Jaqui
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
At the end of the semester, students had higher grades due to the after-school mentoring sessions that SBCS organized. In fact, faculty and admin staff were very pleased and applauded our efforts throughout the semester.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would hire more HR personnel to take care of employees matters in a timely fashion.
Would you volunteer for this group again?
Likely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
Hire more HR personnel.
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
I was looking to have a closer look to the educational system and get a few relevant certifications along the way.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
It was sad to realized how deteriorated the educational systems was and how parents seems not to care that their children will follow their same steps.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
