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carlak

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Review for Helping Hand Home for Children, Austin, TX, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

I absolutely love volunteering at HHH. It's wonderful to see such a positive and consistent enviroment for the children. The interaction between staff and kids is very caring. To see the kids' positive changes as they've been at HHH is uplifting. I believe that due to several reasons: consistancy with the kids, positive reinforcement, accountability and responsibility - all done with love.

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

I provide a cooking class to the kids every two weeks. In this class we learn how to measure, prepare foods, cleanliness, healthy choices, how to set a proper table and good table manners. The kids receive positive feedback and lots of praise. They love it! Both the cooking class and knowing they are doing a great job!

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

Make sure there were plenty of volunteers, never short staffed and funding for not only the basic needs of the child but for the arts as well. Exposing them to more opportunities and letting them experience art, music, nature, travel. Broaden there hope!

Role:  Volunteer & Volunteer to provide a Cooking Class.