Matthew Tewolde

YBLA INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIP
June 2025 | Belize
• Served in partnership with Samantan's Feet to distribute shoes to local Beizeans.

• Assisted in building a home for a single mother, allocated food to the underprivileged
• Fundraising 3,000 dollars for a trip to Belize, where my fellow Junior ambassadors complete many service projects for the less fortunate from June 10-14, 2025

VOLUNTEER I SAMARITAN'S FEET
January 2025
• Prepared and packed shoes for distribution across the United States and the world

VOLUNTEER | YBLA CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE

• Fundraising for a Toy Drive for a Title 1 School (Hornets Nest Elementary)
• Raised over 1,000 toys with my fellow YBLA Ambassadors after 2 months of meticulous planning

• Assisted with driving the U-Hauls and the moving process
• Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
• Packed boxes by filling voids and arranging items to fit appropriately based on size, dimensions, and weight.
• Arranged items at destination according to customer requests and instructions.
• Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
• Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
• Loaded and unloaded trucks with customer possessions or merchandise weighing up to 200 lbs.
• Disconnected and reconstructed furniture by removing headboards from bed frames, unscrewing mirrors from dressers and [Action].

• Serving in the kids section weekly, teaching the bible and leading the class (K-3rd)
• Junior Counselor, Counselor, then Head Counselor at 'Camp Rock', a 5 day camp over the summer for K-5 to learn about Christ
• Assisted with special events and programs.
• Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
• Taught Sunday school classes to impart values of faith.
• Greeted guests with bulletins, directions, and friendly conversation.
• Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events, providing polite, friendly representation.
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• Setting up Flags around Waxhaw for all American Holidays
• Cleaning town parks and public areas
• Cleaning up and renovating homes for those in need
• Cleaning up and renovating an old Civil War colored gravesite
• Serving at the Soup Kitchen and Community Shelter
• Developed communication strategies to promote charity events.
• Collaborated with local organizations to provide food baskets to families in need.
• Assisted in organizing local charity events to raise funds for disadvantaged families.
• Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.

• Assisted with making salads, putting on toppings, cleaning before opening and cutting
• Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
• Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
• Wiped down counters and food prep stations using bleach and clean cloths.
• Coached new workers on store policies, pizza making, and dough preparation.
• Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.

• Assisted with scanning and making copies of documents
• Archived documents to locate quickly by strictly following storage methods.
• Double-checked completed work and staged in appropriate areas for supervisor approval, final binding and product distribution.