Ayla VanJaarsveld

I have had many pet sitting experiences. Some of the animals I have pet sat include fish, cats, dogs, and chickens. My responsibilities have included feeding and watering, walking and picking up after dogs, cleaning litter boxes, collecting eggs, cuddling and playing with pets, vacuuming, tidying up houses and making sure that all doors, windows and gates are secure and locked at all times for the safety of the pets.

My experience with volunteering include helping the coaches on my swim team with the younger kids. I have helped them with teaching the kids how to swim, doing examples and leading their lessons. Another example where I have helped out was volunteering at marathons by handing out water, snacks and cheering on the runners. I have also done a few fundraisers for my team where I raised money for new equipment and for travel meets.

I have been on Bellingham Bay swim team for two and a half years now and love it. Some accomplishments I have made are going to the state champion meet all years I have been on the team. I have also got into multiple different qualifying meets as well. Some have taken place in California, Idaho, Canada an other places around Washington. I have also won a couple of awards on my team including "Most improved" and "Swimmer of the year".