Volunteering & Community Development

About

My volunteering and community development journey reflects a commitment to health, service, and growth. From serving on a medical mission in Peru to mentoring local students and organizing service events through NEST Run Club, I've sought to combine meaningful service with long-term impact.

Medical & Health Service

UGA MedLife Peru Mission Trip (2025)

Mobile clinics in Cusco villages—assisted dentists and physicians, took vitals, and taught preventive health and hygiene. Assisted in building community greenhouses, planting crops, and participating in local celebrations.

St. Mary's Hospital Volunteering (2025)

Central supply volunteer—restocked medical supplies across hospital floors to support patient care behind the scenes.

Personal Care Assistant (2024–present)

Providing direct patient care for a physically disabled individual, including assistance with mobility, personal hygiene, meal preparation, and daily health needs. This experience has strengthened my compassion, attention to detail, and dedication to supporting quality of life through hands-on care.

Youth & Camp Service

Lifeguard (2020–2022)

Pool lifeguard at a neighborhood pool. As my first job at 15 years old, I learned responsibility, safety, and supervision. Learned the basics of first aid and CRP, while being adaptive for emergencies.

Kesem UGA (2026–present)

Support for children whose parents have cancer—outings, birthday letters, fundraising ($1,000+), and counseling 17-year-olds at week-long camp.

Cannon Church Summer Camp (2023–2025)

Rec counselor for three summers—planned outdoor activities and led groups of 200+ children through games, competitions, and daily programming.

Frais Church Volunteering (2024)

Church setup and teardown, plus children's ministry during services—Bible stories and activities for younger kids.

Local Community Engagement

NEST Run Club (2024–present)

Co-founded the club and lead monthly service—food drives, meal prep with local churches, Athens Marathon volunteering, and community wellness events.

Dawg Day of Service & The Table Backpack Project (2023–present)

Semester service days—book donations for schools, children's science demos, cemetery restoration, and campus ministry outreach serving food and supplies in Athens.

Mentorship & Leadership

Clarke County Mentorship Program (2025–present)

Mentor for a local high school student—academic guidance, accountability, and encouragement toward positive outlets like athletics.