Edgardo Acevedo Abreu
Roxbury,MA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate, with a proven track record of enhancing community well-being through roles at Voluntary Services and Red Cross. Expert in volunteer recruitment and disaster response, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and a strong work ethic. Achieved significant improvements in service delivery and community support, leveraging attention to detail and teamwork to exceed employer expectations.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Volunteer
Voluntary Services
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events, providing polite, friendly representation.
- Maintained church grounds to upkeep clean, safe and tidy presentation.
- Coordinated with other volunteers to create a welcoming environment at worship services and special events.
- Sourced and distributed food and supplies to those in need.
- Helped with special events such as Vacation Bible School to coordinate resources, spaces, and schedules.
- Greeted guests with bulletins, directions, and friendly conversation.
- Participated in youth mentorship programs, guiding young people in their spiritual journeys and personal development.
- Prepared meals for church members and guests for funerals or special events.
- Led worship music performances during services, uplifting the congregation through song and praise.
- Enhanced spiritual growth, mentoring new church volunteers.
- Managed inventory of church supplies to ensure availability for all activities.
- Supported pastoral staff with administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operation of church activities.
- Led bible study sessions, enriching participants' spiritual understanding.
- Fostered welcoming environment, greeting and assisting churchgoers each Sunday.
- Assisted with fundraising activities.
- Volunteered in overseas locations and in various roles.
Community Service Volunteer
Volunteering
07.2009 - Current
- Maintained clean facilities to better serve program needs.
- Exhibited excellent communications and customer service relations skills.
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide food baskets to families in need.
- Managed food drives that collected nutritious meals for those facing food insecurity within the community.
- Assisted in organizing local charity events to raise funds for disadvantaged families.
- Ensured safety and well-being of community members, conducting regular safety drills and informational sessions.
- Promoted physical activity and health, leading by example and participating in community sports leagues.
- Improved accessibility to nutritious food for low-income families by establishing and maintaining community garden.
- Strengthened support for elderly, providing companionship and assistance with daily tasks.
- Assisted in conducting needs assessments to identify key areas of service needs.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
Elderly Caregiver
Home Care
09.2007 - 08.2024
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Improved mobility for elderly individuals by assisting with exercises and physical therapy routines.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Provided transportation services for clients to attend medical appointments or engage in community activities safely.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments, significantly reducing risk of falls and infections.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Red Cross Volunteer
Red Cross
01.2007 - Current
- Assisted affected communities by providing first aid, emotional support, and essential supplies during natural disasters.
- Promoted health initiatives among vulnerable populations through participation in vaccination campaigns and health promotion efforts.
- Participated in community outreach programs, promoting Red Cross initiatives and increasing public awareness of services offered.
- Provided comfort and care for disaster victims through timely assistance and compassionate support.
- Enhanced disaster response capabilities by participating in training sessions and workshops.
- Coordinated with local authorities to ensure effective communication during disaster relief operations.
- Facilitated communication between different teams working on overlapping projects or initiatives within the organization.
- Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
- Monitored progress towards service plan goals.
- Monitored and evaluated impact of social services on community.
Education
High School -
Medardo Carazo
Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico05.2002
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Childcare experience
- Flexible Schedule
- Food Preparation
- Visitor Greeting
- Services Support
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Strong Work Ethic
- Problem-Solving
- Task Prioritization
- Punctual and Dependable
- Organizational Skills
- Customer service and support
- Multitasking Abilities
- Church Maintenance
- Bible Readings
- Valid Driver's License
- Positive Reinforcement
- Reliability
- Professionalism
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Community Service Volunteer
Volunteering
07.2009 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Home Care
09.2007 - 08.2024
Red Cross Volunteer
Red Cross
01.2007 - Current
Church Volunteer
Voluntary Services
High School -
Medardo Carazo
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