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WorldBeat Cultural Center

Cause Area

  • Advocacy & Human Rights
  • Arts & Culture
  • Children & Youth
  • Computers & Technology
  • Media & Broadcasting

Location

2100 Park Blvd. Balboa Park.San Diego, CA 92101 United States

Organization Information

Mission Statement

The WorldBeat Cultural Center is a non-profit and multi-cultural organization in Balboa Park, San Diego, California, USA. We are dedicated to promoting, presenting and preserving the indigenous cultures of the world through music, art, education, culture and science. We strive to enhance the visibility of cultural artists of color, expand opportunities for cultural enrichment, and broaden the understanding of various world cultures. Through consciousness raising the WorldBeat Center promotes peace within our San Diego community. By providing a center with on going programs and services that nurture the spirit of children, youth and elderly. We stand for ''Unity in diversity'.

Description

To learn more about the WorldBeat Center please visit our website at http://www.WorldBeatCenter.org

Reviews

Would you recommend WorldBeat Cultural Center?
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by Ana L. (March 7, 2019)
On my message that I would like to help they replied: "Great!!! Come on". that's it.
by Ana A. (November 19, 2018)
The team in San Diego are VERY NICE, but EXTREMELEY unorganized. They have no consideration with your time. They made it seem as if they were interested in me. (I have a degree, but no experience). I genuinely wanted to volunteer, but (like many people) I have a job and other things to do. They take forever to respond, email you last minute, and think you have all the time in the world. I hope their organization works, but with the team they currently have it is likely they are not.
by Eduardo E. (September 6, 2018)
I did freelance audio work at the WolrdBeat Center. It was an unpleasant experience. Makeda and Jessi are very unorganized. We would schedule sessions in advance which they would not prepare for; would wait an hour or two for them. I gave them creative freedom while I in return expected some level of professionalism (tried to schedule sessions before the deadline; not wait till the last minute). I told them a number of times to prepare anything they needed for me in-advance; so we could be efficient. I was getting paid by the hour. I also, didn't get the decency, not even a text letting me know they no longer needed my services. They just went cold turkey on me; ignored my texts. They also still owe me for my services which I got a text from Jessi leading me on to believing they'll eventually pay me. For work I did 08/10. All in all, lesson learned and hope no one else gets jipped.
by Suchi G. (December 23, 2017)
I applied through Volunteermatch and met Makeda and her humble, enthusiastic and multi-cultural team. Makeda is a wonderful force of nature, patient, affectionate, friendly and inspiring woman. The center is an interesting place to visit and spend your quality time. The ambiance is colorful and you can feel the positive energy flowing through. Very clean, well-organized and meticulously maintained. One WorldBeat Cafe is a main attraction. Cozy cafe, friendly staff, subsidized prices for FRESH VEGAN food. I am surprised people call and order their food and pick-it up on their way. So many regular 'lovers'!! I realized people have been visiting since many years. The center is like home to them as none behaves like a customer. You are welcome to visit and experience yourself.
by Larissa C. from Santa Barbara, CA (December 18, 2017)
I emailed them, but they never responded :/
by Mike S. from San Diego, CA (June 30, 2015)
Very poor response to multiple inquiries. Seems like a flaky bunch.
by Kenneth O. (October 8, 2014)
These are really nice people, but they run a really loose organization and are really disrespectful of volunteers time. After standing me up, they didn't even bother to reply to my message explaining why I would be volunteering elsewhere, much less apologize for standing me up and wasting an entire morning waiting around for them to show up for a scheduled orientation. :(
by Emily B. from Tacoma, WA (January 20, 2012)
The reason why is world beat center makes us understand different cultures.
by Annika V. (January 18, 2010)
I really had no idea what to expect when I showed up to help with the Martin Luther King Day celebration, but everyone was incredibly welcoming and helpful. The other volunteers, both regulars and newbies like myself, were very easy to work with and made the time fly. This organization stands for a great cause and they are very professional and dedicated. I can't wait to volunteer with them again because my first experience was so amazing!

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