LILA JONES

Current student working towards a degree in International Studies and Arabic who is seeking summer internship opportunities and is a reliable individual willing to take on any task.

Step-Up Fellowship Recipient

UK College of Arts & Sciences | Fall 2024 Semester, 3-4 hours/week

• Tutor for Tates Creek High School in Lexington, KY
• Work with Arabic speaking English as a Second Language (ESL) students
• Travel with ESL students from class to class and assist them with their school work
• Tutor at school's after-school tutoring program

Front Office & Food Pantry Volunteer. Elizabethtown, KY

Helping Hand of Hope | 05/2024 - 08/2024, 6 hours/week

• Assisted in providing food, hygiene, pet products, diapers, and financial assistance to those in need
• Tracked visitor statistics for reporting purposes
• Coordinated with other volunteers and staff members to ensure smooth operations throughout the day
• Greeted and welcomed guests upon arrival at the front desk
• Answered incoming phone calls and directed them to appropriate staff members

Community Garden Volunteer. Radcliff, KY

Radcliff United Methodist Church | 05/2024 - 08/2024, 1 hour/week

• Removed weeds from garden beds using manual tools
• Taught school-age children how to garden and remove weeds
• Prepared ground for planting and cultivation