Gretel Gunderson
Portland
Summary
Proactive youth advocate with strong organizational and communication skills. Experienced in facilitating workshops and training volunteers, ready to contribute to a supportive and collaborative atmosphere that promotes growth and awareness.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Youth Volunteer
Oregon Humane Society
Portland, OR
06.2025 - Current
- Facilitated educational workshops for youth, promoting awareness of animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.
- Engaged with community members to foster positive relationships and increase volunteer participation.
- Coordinated volunteer schedules, optimizing resource allocation for daily operations.
- Assisted with animal care and enrichment activities, ensuring well-being of shelter animals.
- Worked all summer as a camp counselor for two years with oregon humane.
- Collaborated with staff to maintain cleanliness and organization within animal living spaces, supporting health standards.
- Provided training and guidance to new volunteers, fostering a supportive environment for learning and growth.
- Fostered a positive environment for youth volunteers, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Answered visitor questions and shared details about special programs and experiences.
- Served as an ambassador of the organization at public events such as fairs or conferences, representing its mission positively while answering questions about its work from interested individuals.
- Over 370 volunteer hours
Camp Counselor
Oregon Humane Society
Portland, OR
06.2025 - Current
- Educated campers on animal care practices and humane treatment principles.
- Developed and led interactive workshops to enhance camper knowledge of animal behavior.
- Supervised daily activities for campers, ensuring safety and engagement with animals.
- Facilitated team-building exercises, promoting collaboration among diverse groups of children.
- Collaborated with staff to create a supportive environment for both campers and animals.
- Trained new counselors on best practices for camper supervision and animal handling techniques.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Led conflict resolution efforts among campers, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to personal development.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
Babysitter
Multiple Families
Portland, OR
05.2025 - Current
- Supervised children's daily activities to maintain safety and engagement.
- Developed age-appropriate educational games to foster learning and creativity.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding child's progress and behavior.
- Implemented effective discipline strategies that promoted positive behavior among children.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up playroom.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
Education
No Degree -
Trinity Academy
Portland, OR06.2029
Skills
- Youth advocacy
- Youth mentoring
- Student mentoring
- Peer mentoring
- Community outreach
- Educational presentation
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Excellent communication
- Conflict resolution
- Diversity inclusion
Timeline
Youth Volunteer
Oregon Humane Society
06.2025 - Current
Camp Counselor
Oregon Humane Society
06.2025 - Current
Babysitter
Multiple Families
05.2025 - Current
No Degree -
Trinity Academy