That the job of driving truck and picking up donations helped go to families in need. I also became a financial intern at the administrative office and I still work there. Its becoming a solid foundation for my future.
What I wish was different
Ahh, nothing to be honest. Originally I was looking for a internship and couldn't find one. Essex County Habitat for Humanity offered me one to help with accounting and ect so it worked out
Advice
Even though at first it may not be something you want , later it might develop into something greater than u thought. Again to reiterate I wasn't planning on being a truck driver but If I didn't do that I wouldn't be in the position I am now without it.
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Development Intern
January - May 2020 • Fort Worth, TX
What I liked
The team is incredibly welcoming. The hands-on experience was great and I learned so many things about the field of nonprofits.
What I wish was different
My internship was during the school year so that made the scheduling a bit more challenging than had it been over the summer. I would have preferred to do it over the summer or during a break.
Advice
Be yourself and make the most of your experience. Build connections.
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Volunteer
February - March 2020 • Hickory, NC
What I liked
It was great to help this community in a small way and make an impact in the lives of some homeowners. It was also really great to foster relationships with the students I went on this Service and Justice Experience (SJE).
What I wish was different
I wish that we had been able to meet more often before the start of the service trip.
Advice
I would tell students to go on an SJE! I loved this experience and meeting members of the Hickory community. I would tell students to be in the moment and take everything in!
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Volunteer
December 2019 • Savannah, GA
What I liked
I was able to participate in a charitable act with my fellow scholars to help those in need!
What I wish was different
I wish more people would have came out to support.
Advice
You always want to give back so you can understand and appreciate where you are.
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Cashier
June - August 2018 • Wauwatosa, WI
What I liked
The staff
What I wish was different
Nicer customers
Advice
Only do it if you have patience because you might get easily frustrated by some of the customers' demands.
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Volunteer
April 2018 • Morris Plains, NJ
What I liked
It was rewarding being able to see the work I put in pay off while also meeting the families and learning new skills.
What I wish was different
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions to the project manager if you have any!
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Construction
August 2019 • Port Townsend, WA
What I liked
Giving back and doing something I enjoy
What I wish was different
The place I stayed had poor internet and phone service which was hard staying in touch with family
Advice
Just do it. Ask questions if you don’t know how to do something and just jump in. You’ll learn a lot.
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Volunteer
February - October 2019 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
Coworkers we're friendly then provided nonprofit prices home goods and houses.
What I wish was different
I wish i could have been paid.
Advice
Earn a certificate for volunteering.
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Volunteer
June - August 2019 • Milwaukee, WI
What I liked
The community involvement!
What I wish was different
Nothing it was a great experience!
Advice
Make the most of interacting with your community, it enhances the experience
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Donation and Sales Representative
March 2019 • Logan, UT
What I liked
Great Boss
What I wish was different
A job relating to engineering more.
Advice
It's a great job! Love working there.
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Volunteer
April 2019 • Raleigh, NC
What I liked
Enjoyed the other volunteers and management. Guests we were also fun.
What I wish was different
The heat could be a little much, but it was summer
Advice
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Construction
June - August 2019 • Bowling Green, KY
What I liked
Building homes from the foundation up.
What I wish was different
That I could have seen one of the homes I started completed.
Advice
Go with an open mind and learn as much as you can.
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Volunteer
March 2014 • Atlanta, TX
What I liked
I liked the feeling of helping someone out and building them an actual house.
What I wish was different
I wish I could start on a house and just keep working on that house until the job is done
Advice
Go into with an open mind and have fun with it
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Volunteer
August 2019 • Springfield, MO
What I liked
-Good work environment. Nice people.
-They always have something that needs done
-Well known and respected nonprofit
-Good experience for someone who wants to help a nonprofit and learn about what working at one is like at the same time
-Provides experience that employers prefer, for sociology majors
-Memorable connections
What I wish was different
-I would have liked a wider variety of tasks. So far I have been put on data entry, document sorting, and cleaning out the vault full of old files, as well as scanning them, shredding them, and also occasionally mailing letters to program participants. It's not that this work is bad, it's very needed, but I wanted to do a little more "direct" impact stuff. Since this is an ongoing internship, maybe I will before the end of the semester.
Advice
-Having connections helps. I didn't know that the supervisor of our Habitat branch was also the internship coordinator at Drury until I couldn't find an internship. I finally caved and went to her asking for help and she told me she would just make a position for me at Habitat and call that my internship. She saved my college career.
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Habitat for Humanity
May 2019 • Maryland Line, MD
What I liked
Helping the community
What I wish was different
it wasnt so hot
Advice
work hard
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Volunteer Coordinator
June - August 2018 • Dallas, TX
What I liked
Loved the interactions with the community and volunteer squad. I was able to help build homes for people who needed it the most and I really enjoyed it.
What I wish was different
I wish it was paid so I could've done it full time.
Advice
Try and look for things that actually mean a lot to you personally!
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Volunteer
June 2018 • Cleveland, OH
What I liked
Working with the customers and in the back to organize and make more efficient
What I wish was different
Being given clearer tasks to accomplish rather than showing up and finding out while working.
Advice
Definitely go out and volunteer, the experience is well worth the time.
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Volunteer
January - September 2018 • Indianapolis, IN
What I liked
Super easy sign up process.
What I wish was different
Only wish I had more time to help out
Advice
Bring clothes you don't mind getting dirty or torn. I got a little muddy one day after it had rained.
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Volunteer
June - September 2018 • Chantilly, VA
What I liked
Management very friendly and helpful everyday.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Homeowner and neighborhood assessment intern with concentrations in Marketing and Public Relations
May - August 2018 • Staunton, VA
What I liked
I liked the flexibilty this nonprofit organization displayed to me.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more work to have been done and the work being more challenging. I was overqualified for this position.
Advice
For an internship, keep looking until you feel 100% comfortable with your situation. There is no need to rush things because there are plenty of options out there
