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Becky W.

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Review for Youth Mentoring Connection, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

I have volunteered as a mentor with Youth Mentoring Connection for the past 8 years, working directly with 5 youth mentees during that time. I witnessed a young man become the first person in his family to ever graduate from high school, a young woman try to come to terms with an incarcerated father, two mentees dealing with the death of a parent and a teenager learning how to be a mother to her own child. The support each of these young people felt just being a part of the YMC community was paramount to their personal growth.

The impact Youth Mentoring Connection has on the youth as well as the adult mentors is immeasurable. YMC is a true blessing to society and I cannot imagine my life apart from them.

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

My life has become richer knowing and interacting with both the amazing organizers of YMC but also the energy and strength the youth bring to the program.

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

I would love to see YMC be able to grow and expand their outreach with additional adult volunteers and funds.

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

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2011

Role:  Volunteer & I volunteer as a mentor for YMC, working one-on-one with the youth of the program.