Axel Fonseca

Volunteer with four years of experience supporting organizations and underserved groups within my community. Passion for community service and helping others has led me to confidently seek out new and creative ways of promoting social justice I am confident that my qualifications and desire to serve will contribute to the University of Loyola New Orleans Social Justice Scholars Program. ARS Program. Passionate volunteer with experience in various types of outreach initiatives. Energetic individual with a compassionate nature and drive to serve the local community. Offers in-depth knowledge of community resources and energy to tackle challenging demands.

• Water Island Association Community Aid, Fire Island, NY, Volunteer, 06/01/20, Present, Contacted elderly community members in need and arranged to pick up and deliver their groceries and other necessities., Organized a team to donate time, supplies, and transportation to the relief effort., Developed relationships with local food pantries to donate provisions to those unable to access basic goods.
• Kids For Positive Change, New York City, NY, Volunteer, 05/01/21, 06/30/21, Researched environmental issues/climate change and accumulated data to incorporate into youth presentations., Created and presented slideshows to younger students to educate them about eco-awareness and various green initiatives., Wrote papers to synthesize research and reflect on environmental best practices.
• New York Public Garden, New York City, NY, Volunteer, 12/01/19, 03/31/20, Maintained community spaces and organized materials to support gardening initiatives., Planted throughout the garden area, ensuring that planters/soil were being regularly tended and watered., Supported the program director during the organization, planning, and execution of fundraising events and efforts.
• Solving Kids Cancer, Hamptons, NY, Volunteer, 07/01/19, 07/31/19, Assisted in the planning and execution of fundraiser events by managing guest lists, meeting with vendors, and keeping track of donations., Set up/broke down events, maintained physical spaces, and troubleshot any issues that arose.