VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line
2019 - present
I volunteer in bi-weekly shifts talking to texters for about an hour each who are in varying stages, levels, and reasons for crisis
With each texter, I work to build rapport, complete a risk assessment, and work together with them to use collaborative problem solving to create a personalized safety or deescalation plan
Volunteer at Gleaners Food Bank
2019 - present
I work with clients, assisting them as they shop in the food pantry
I try to specifically talk with each client and plan what they want to make with their fresh produce as they come through the pantry
I have been a part of larger groups that put together snack bags containing special food for children, that is delivered directly to them in schools and in other local food pantries
Front Desk Staff Volunteer at kOMpose Yoga Studio
2018 - 2019
I volunteered each Saturday, opening the studio and welcoming yoga students to five different classes offered during my shift
I managed check in, rental of equipment, organizing merchandise, and helping yoga students with anything they might need