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Mariana Klaveno

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Review for The Art of Elysium, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

I'd been looking for years for the right organization to volunteer with but kept striking out until I found The Art of Elysium. As an actor, I often had intervals of free time on my hands and was eager to give my time for a good cause. However, my unpredictable schedule didn't work with many volunteer organizations that require you sign up for regular shifts. Art of Elysium is incredibly flexible and works with the chaotic schedule of an artist. You don't have to go through months of training to get started, and the program directors and leaders are fantastic. The best part is, we get to use our talents to help brighten the day of hospitalized children.

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

I've seen the faces of children who are in pain light up with excitement when we've distracted them into using their imagination to take them far away from their hospital bed.

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

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Role:  Volunteer & We go into hospitals and perform improv games, put on small plays, and bring books to like through animated storytelling for the sick children.