Avia Black
23101 Stringtown Rd Clarksburg ,MD
Summary
Passionate Volunteer with experience in various types of outreach initiatives. Energetic individual with compassionate nature and drive to serve local community. Offers in-depth knowledge of community resources and energy to tackle challenging demands.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Bread for the City
Washington DC, DC
05.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
- Assisted with fundraising efforts, including event planning and donor outreach.
- Conducted research on potential grant opportunities for the organization.
- Assisted with data entry projects to update organizational databases.
- Created and distributed marketing materials for upcoming events.
- Compiled reports on volunteer activities and accomplishments.
- Developed new ideas to increase volunteer recruitment and retention rates.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Participated in team-building exercises to strengthen relationships among volunteers.
- Provided guidance and support to fellow volunteers during their shifts.
- Helped coordinate transportation arrangements for volunteers who needed rides.
- Researched best practices in volunteer management techniques from other organizations.
- Led group discussions about current issues related to volunteering within the community.
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
- Worked closely with disabled or impoverished individuals to locate helpful financial resources and community programs.
Babysitter
The Guardians
Germantown, MD
06.2023 - Current
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Administering medication when needed according to parent instructions.
- Transporting children to school, sports activities, or other engagements when necessary.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Teaching good manners by setting clear expectations for behavior in various settings.
- Developing creative ways to encourage learning through everyday experiences.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Using problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
- Remaining alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Creating an atmosphere of fun that allows for occasional rule-bending within reason.
- Monitoring sleep schedules and adjusting accordingly if needed.
- Enforcing discipline when necessary but always doing so calmly and respectfully.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
Education
Luke C Moore High School
Washington, DC06-2025
Skills
- Food Distribution
- Answering Phones
- Flexible Schedule
- Fundraising
- Operations Support
- Clerical Support
- Event Setup
- Community Engagement
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Fundraising expertise
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Resource Coordination
- Social Media Management
- Community Outreach
- Public Speaking
- Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Recordkeeping and Confidentiality
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Girl scouts, Jack and Jill
- Participated in food drives for the homeless
- Serving at people congregational church
Timeline
Volunteer
Bread for the City
05.2024 - Current
Babysitter
The Guardians
06.2023 - Current
Luke C Moore High School
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