In its latest survey of partner organizations, ReServe found organizations overwhelmingly satisfied with ReServists and that the services delivered by them helped to satisfy critical needs in their agencies.

According to 200 supervisors, over 98% said the contributions made by ReServists placed with them were good or excellent. The survey of ReServe partners was conducted in December 2008, and the overwhelming majority said that Reservists performed important functions at their organizations. 89% said that ReServists enhanced the mission of their organizations, while over two-thirds said their professionalism and expertise were “important contributions to their organizations.”

“ReServists served critical roles at times when we could not have afforded other staff, let alone people with the experience and expertise they brought to our organization,” one respondent commented. “We would have been crippled without them.”

ReServe has assisted over 300 nonprofit organizations, 27 government offices and 23 CUNY schools improve the services they provide to the public, with Reservists often taking on tasks that had been neglected or performed with limited capacity. At the cost of just $15 per hour, survey respondents said the work performed was “worth more to our organization,” than what was paid. Proving the success, 100% said they would recommend ReServe to other organizations.

ReServists handle a wide variety of tasks. In the survey, 45% of Reservists worked in professional management, 30% in administration, 25% in client services, and 20% as professional consultants. As one respondent described, “The entire relationship with ReServe has been an enriching experience for our organization. Thank you!”