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This is in regards to the Literacy Program for Rural Areas in the United States in one area, other programs, and other areas may be different.
Tutors are placed with little to no training and supervised by on-site site coordinators who themselves have little to no training or experience in the classroom and no oversight by upper management.
Tutors are afraid to complain and are not given any information about the complex structure of the company so don't know who to contact to report to when they witness unethical behavior by their supervisor or co-workers.
It is common for tutors to be assigned to classrooms with students who are relatives and who work with relatives. It is also common to see tutors and site managers bring their own children onto the site.
Workers are expected to contact their local HR representative but they often had no information, did not return calls, were personal friends or a relative fo another employee and did not offer assistance unless there was pressure from one of her supervisors
It is a recipe for disaster, I have worked at several sites and 
 I have witnessed tutors and site coordinators bully students, threaten them with spanking and other unethical punishments. It is common for tutors and site coordinators to express their religious faith as fact, and to assign students faith-based reading and art projects. 
There is a high rate of turnover as those experienced in the field or those who are training to be teachers leave when they see the conditions of a culture of nepotism and a total lack of adherence to modern educational guidelines. 
The benefits are excellent, paid holidays, time off and a very generous family leave policy.

The most unforgetable moment that job as an Enumerator I. Save the Children Philippines when our team went to the field at work that timed we survey the victims of Supertyphoon Odette in the Island of Mahanay and some other Islands that part of my town ,Ive seen the victim of typhoon odette needs some foods,shelters,and to give them back of their livings day by day,The next week we distribute some goods for the victims,tools for the shelter,and financial assistance.
            At the afternoon 4pm we going back to the office from the field and we did a meeting to discuss about the areas that are more affected from Super ltyphoon Odette.
       There are the times that it hard to go the other place affected in the Island of Guindacpan 1 hour by boat reach the place ,sometimes waves and rains in the center of the ocean,our team are all wet so there is no choice the people there are needed help ,there are the houses down from typhoon.We did distribute the goods and give a survey for tge families need an assistance,
          The most enjoyable part of this job,is when your team hardworked and succeed the the area we've assigned because of a teamwork,later of the day after the meeting we had celebrations.Int 1 Year of experienced are very challenging for me,because I can see myself happy that we can help specially disability given priority in this foundation.You gave smile to everyone..
 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The connection to the kiddos we help as well as how close the team becomes.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not much. It was one of my favorite companies I've ever worked for. When new management comes in it's not the greatest because you are then juggling meetings, your own staff, paperwork, testing, & new trainings all while still handling seamless rotations with the kiddos.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It's what you make of it. I built an amazing team & the group of kids I worked with were just the best!

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Checking emails, making sure ongoing training is complete, all the paperwork that goes along with ensuring childrens safety, attendance, making sure they are eating the provided snacks & reporting to parents any changes in behavior. Plan & execute fun & educational games that align with our curriculum. Speaking with school personnel as well as parents about upcoming events.

A typical day at work involves collaboration with team members, tackling projects, and attending meetings. I've learned valuable skills in problem-solving and time management. Management is supportive, encouraging growth and open communication. The workplace culture is inclusive, fostering creativity and teamwork. The hardest part of the job is balancing multiple deadlines, while the most enjoyable part is the camaraderie and shared successes with colleagues. Overall, it’s a fulfilling environment that promotes professional development.

Bad national management, HR is a joke never came to help out the employees that were asking for help because of the education director and her managers being bullies, disrespectful and unethical behavior. HR came down to give lay-off notices because they budget had been overdrawn...by the same people causing trauma amount the workers, this could have been avoided if HR would have listened and if upper-level management would have been paying attention. HOW ARE YOU NOT GOING TO HAVE A DETAILED BUDGET CHART KEEPING UP WITH WHAT YOU HAVE SPENT AND PROMISED. It's an everyday life skill adults have to deal with, knowing how much you have in your bank account and what you can and can't spend. I don't understand how this international company has not to help upper-level management accountable only local workers that paid the price and are now unemployed. Most of the people in the Houston team were really there for the children and to help out those affected by Harvey, somewhere there for the check.

A typical day at work was very enjoyable because my job was to come up with fun outdoor activities that was intended to include all of the children. I would have groups of ten to twenty kids and I had to keep them all active in a fun way. What I learned was how to make some of the more challenging activities more fun and would encourage the kids to keep trying no matter how hard it got. My managers were always coming in and checking on me to ensure that the kids were having fun and that they would give me some ideas of trying new things. My co-workers were always very supportive and we would sometimes challenge each other by making teams with the kids and doing the activities together. The hardest part of my job was saying goodbye to the kids at the end of the year because I got so used to being around them everyday, that it was hard to have to wait so long until I saw them again. I enjoyed the smiles on the kids faces the most and it was worth every second for just one of those smiles. I loved my job.

Save HQ in Fairfield, CT is a terrible place to work. Their “continuous work policy” requires you to work if you are awake, including working weekends. Pay is terrible and there’s absolutely no work/life balance. Management is downright cruel. We had a “crying room” stocked with tissues. It took me a few months to work up to being able to wait until I got home to cry. There’s no training and the expectations to perform from day 1 are unrealistic. I stayed for 6 months until I could find a better job! The company is basically full of ignorant bright-eyed 20-something millennials who have no families and are willing to work 14 plus hour days for very low pay. Most Managers only have BA degrees. I have a MA degree with over a decade of Director level experience but was offered an entry Manager position with the promise to move up quickly, but it didn’t take long to see that there’s little chance to move up.

A typical day at work is sometimes peaceful. If you are caught up on your work, then you know you are going to have a good day. I have learned a lot. I’ve learned to try your best to move at a pace that best fits you. If you have a workload do not feel overwhelm, just take your time. I enjoy children and I love to be around them. Having the position as a Family Service Coordinator means a lot to me. The well-being of a child is the most important thing when you are dealing with children. I’ve had many different roles as a Family Service Coordinator and I fulfilled each role to the best of my ability. My supervisor is well understood. Each staff gets treated fairly. As a Family Service Coordinator there are not many obstacles that you will face but there are some. It’s an enjoyable job if you value what you do. One of the most enjoyable parts about my job is seeing the smiles on the children faces and enjoying the company of such a wonderful staff.

I started donating my allowance as a 14 years old to non-profit, my dad used to warn me that the money would be better spent actually given to homeless and helping people locally, he was right.

As a young professional, this is the company where I learned that hard-work doesn't result in job advancement and promotion, office politics and favoritism do. 

This is also the company where I learned that your race matters, your nationality matters, your disability status matters and all might have negative effect on your advancement. 

All in all, this is a decent company with many great and many not so great people, however, it is not what I expected from non-profit at all. 

Someone already mentioned that this will be great company in some 10 years or so after many of senior leaders who have been with a company for many years are gone, however, based on my experience, I would say it will take longer. 


My job was to collect, update and maintain the records of children who participate in local community STC programming, usually thru local school districts and community centers.
I learned how a great deal about many cultures both in the US and abroad by working with sponsored communities and with the sponsors themselves.
STC is managed in a very dynamic fashion, constantly changing and growing with the times.  My co-workers in our local office were and are hard working folk who wish to make the world a better place and I am the better for knowing and working with them.  
The hardest part of the job was understanding that I could not "fix" everything.  The best part of the job was getting to know the families we worked with and watching their children grow up.

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