KYLIE MCDONNELL

Passionate and dedicated activist seeking a meaningful and impactful role within the nonprofit sector. With a diverse background in the nonprofit world, I have been involved in various climate/environmental causes, including food security, equitable community organizing, and most recently, work within an international climate justice non-profit.

• Helping Hands Volunteer Appreciation Award 2020
• CPR/First aid/BLS Certificate 2022
• Grant Seeking Essentials Certificate 2023
• Fundraising Essentials Certificate 2024

• VOLUNTEER/ADMINISTRATION, [07/2020- Current] - Haywood Outdoor Pantries, Waynesville, NC:

Grassroots mission to resolve food insecurity in Appalachia., Promote and facilitate outreach expansion into surrounding counties and states., Assisting in finding and applying for grants., Individual giving/ Fundraising., Education of communities and individuals., Engaging in crisis intervention for natural and community disaster management., Engage in advocacy efforts for the community and individuals within the community at both community and policy levels attempting broader systemic change., Leading groups of volunteers and other organizations.

• TREASURER, 01/2021, 5/2023, WCU Social Work Club,

Managing donations and club funds over both quarterly and annual periods to aid in future financial decision making., Planning events in collaboration with the Social Work Club and Social Work Department., Collaborating with outside agencies to network, plan, and execute social welfare programs/initiatives and events., Organizing events with the club and outside organizations.

• VOLUNTEER, 06/2019, 08/2019, Helping Hands Boyertown, Douglassville, PA, Assisted clients with personal needs from exercise to personal grooming., Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.,Medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living., Aided with mobility and independence for individuals with a disability., Continually monitored safety., Led group activities, games, and supported an inclusive environment for all abilities.