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Would you recommend School on Wheels?
I have been volunteering with School on Wheels for about 7 months and have really enjoyed the whole experience. Personally, it's been very gratifying getting to work with students in so much need, but also from an organizational standpoint I've really appreciated the communication and support from the tutor coordinator. Would highly recommend this as a volunteer opportunity, especially for busy people since you could do just 1 hour a week and really make a difference. I plan to continue volunteering with them as long as I live here and am able :)
Had a great experience tutoring and helping children with their homework. School On Wheels works with your schedule and believe me there is always a child that need your support.
It is important for each and every child to receive an education regardless of their status. Knowing that there are children who need further assistance in their education makes me want to help them that much more. I am a college student who growing up did not have anyone to mentor me or teach me how to do my homework. My parents did not speak Spanish so I had to fend for myself when when it came to getting the education I needed. These homeless kids do not have the resources necessary to pay for any tutors for further assistance, therefore I want to give my time to help them at no cost. In fact, I have already let my friends know that they should consider volunteering as well because all youth are the future and they need a good quality education and people who are willing to help them succeed through that journey.
I was a volunteer here for a couple of years. I will say that I believe in the organization's mission and it provides a great service to the most needed. I've experienced first hand the lives that they have touched through their work. That being said, I have had some bad experiences with staff here. It is a matter of being supported to do your work and treated with respect. As a volunteer you need certain things to do your job mostly supplies, and guidance on certain issues that may arise. I asked for these things and was downright ignored on many occasions. Upon bringing this up to upper management, again I found myself being ignored. I will say that as a volunteer you do this job not for any monetary benefit, but for the benefit of making a difference in someone's life. However, the Paid staff of a volunteer organization should do everything it can to see that their volunteers feel supported. Staff here are nice, but stick together and provide no accountability.
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