Volunteer Service

Leadership, teaching, and community service experience in an international setting.

Volunteer Representative — Philippines

Jun 2022 – Jun 2024 • Legazpi, Philippines

Served as a full-time volunteer representative in the Philippines, focusing on teaching, mentoring, and community service. The role required strong leadership, cross-cultural communication, and adaptability while working closely with local communities.

  • Taught and mentored 10+ individuals daily in both Tagalog and English, adapting instruction to diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
  • Directed and supported a team of 12 volunteer representatives, providing leadership, training, and performance feedback.
  • Led and participated in landscaping and cleanup service projects benefiting over 500 students and community members.
  • Lived with and trained groups of up to 8 volunteers at a time, providing ongoing instruction, coordination, and support.

Skills & Competencies Developed

Leadership, communication, and adaptability

  • Leadership and team management
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Public speaking and instruction
  • Language fluency (Tagalog)
  • Problem-solving in unfamiliar environments