Daylath Mendis
Calgary
Summary
Practical volunteer with a proven track record at the YMCA, excelling in event participation and youth engagement. Experienced, and ready to contribute in full capacity. Skilled in team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving impactful results. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, ensuring reliable support and effective teamwork.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Mandy Zheng and Tadael Kahsay, YMCA
07.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted in organizing community events to promote youth engagement and wellness initiatives, such as Heritage Park events, Inglewood Night Market, Taste of Calgary, and Inglewood Sunfest.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to the elderly in community homes, such as making cards for the elderly, and helping out at the CNIB.
- Supported daily operations by maintaining a clean and safe environment for all participants, such as cleaning up after events and garbage pickup at Prince's Island Park.
- Coordinated with volunteers to ensure the smooth execution of activities and adherence to schedules, such as running activities at a YMCA for kids between the ages of 8 and 14.
- Contributed to fundraising efforts by promoting events through social media and local outreach.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that benefited the broader community at large, such as Brenda's House Family Shelter and CNIB.
- Supported efficient operations at the homeless shelter, preparing meals, and organizing supplies, such as Mustard Seed and the Calgary Drop-In Center.
- Increased cultural awareness with the organization of multicultural festivals, such as the Pupusas Festival, Mexifest, Fiestaval Latin Festival, and Expo Latino.
- Supported animal welfare, caring for animals, and facilitating adoption events.
- Coordinated food drives for improved local food bank stock levels.
Volunteer
Mustard Seed Shelter
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Supported efficient operations at homeless shelter, preparing meals and organizing supplies.
- Contributed at a homeless shelter, organizing the storage room, and assisting with meal preparation.
Education
High School Diploma -
University of Calgary Continued Education
Calgary, AB03-2026
High School Diploma -
Robert Thirsk Highschool
Calgary, AB05-2025
Skills
- Event coordination
- Volunteer management
- Food preparation
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Youth engagement activities
- Collaboration with nonprofits
- Cleanliness and safety standards
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Leadership qualities
- Adaptability and dependability
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
sinhala
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer
Mustard Seed Shelter
06.2024 - 10.2024
Volunteer
Mandy Zheng and Tadael Kahsay, YMCA
07.2023 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
University of Calgary Continued Education
High School Diploma -
Robert Thirsk Highschool