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cneal
Review for Starlight Children's Foundation Midwest, Chicago, IL, USA
I am so grateful for my experience with Starlight Midwest. As a volunteer intern, I am able to help improve the quality of life for critically ill children and their families by planning family outings and hospital celebrations. I sent a St. Patrick’s Day “Party in a Box” that included party and craft supplies to several hospitals throughout Midwest so that the children could still enjoy this holiday even if confined to pediatric care units. I felt so much joy receiving emails and letters from the hospitals expressing their appreciation for the gifts, and I am thankful that my service helped distract the children from the pain and stress of their everyday lives. I am now planning a Mothers’ Day Great Escape in which young girls and their mothers can enjoy a “princess party,” getting makeovers, playing dress-up, and riding in a Hummer Limo. I can’t wait to witness the fun and excitement! Not only has Starlight given me the opportunity to provide these wonderful services, but through my internship I have learned great project-planning skills that will transfer into my future career.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
attending Great Escapes and witnessing families having fun as they take their minds off of the children's illnesses.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Nothing needs to be changed.
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
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
Nothing.
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
I learned that I really enjoy event planning and was taught the necessary skills to be successful at it.
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
I felt great knowing that by doing something I enjoy I was able to brighten the day of children with serious illnesses and their families.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
