Volunteer Portfolio
Green Team Volunteer, RBC Bluesfest
2017-2019
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Assisted with greening initiatives to keep the festival grounds clean.
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Responsible for collecting litter, recycling and compost from the festival grounds and sorting it accordingly.
Beer Tent Volunteer, Dragon Boat Festival
2017
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Assisted the National Capital Commission with maintaining crowd control to ensure the safety of all attendees.
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Greeted and directed dragon boat racers to their starting positions and responded to race time inquiries.
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Assisted staff with event set-up, execution and tear down.
Special Event Volunteer, Ice Dragon Boat Festival
2017
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Assisted the National Capital Commission with maintaining crowd control to ensure the safety of all attendees.
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Greeted and directed dragon boat racers to their starting positions and responded to race time inquiries.
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Assisted staff with event set-up, execution and tear down.
Events Intern, TREC Education
2014
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Created posts on various websites to recruit volunteers.
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Corresponded with volunteers regarding event and training information.
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Used mail merge to send mass emails to current and past volunteers.
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Assisted with event set up and take down.
Event Volunteer, Ottawa Home Show
2011
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Assisted with event set up.
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Greeted event guests and vendors.
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Handed out event information pamphlets and maps.
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Responded to guest and vendor inquiries.
Youth Mentor, Sage Youth
2010-2011
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Helped maintain a beneficial environment for children to work in by giving literacy, ESL, and homework assistance to children in the community.
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Attended weekly sessions and worked to help children achieve success.
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Utilized effective leadership skills in supervising children as well as organizing study plans.
Assistant Leader, Girl Guides of Canada
2004-2010
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Enhanced written, communication and organizational skills through planning events and the creation of activities.
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Built leadership skills through leading group activities.
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Actively fundraised by participating events such as a talent show at the local seniors home, bottle drives and Caroling For A Cause.
Elderly Assistant, Simcoe Village and Manor
2002-2003
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Assisted residents of the manor to and from church services.
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Gave assistance if needed throughout the service.
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Developed communication skills from engaging in conversation with residents.