Olivia Gunton
Niagara Falls,ON
Summary
Responsible and adaptable volunteer with experience as a camp counselor, babysitter, and fundraiser organizer. Skilled in childcare, leadership, and event coordination.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Summer Camp Counsellor
Ridley College
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
Summer Day Camp Volunteer
Ridley College
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Inspired creativity in campers by facilitating arts and crafts sessions enabling selfexpression.
- Improved camp safety by consistently monitoring campers during activities and maintaining a clean environment.
- Collaborated with fellow volunteers to plan entertaining end-of-camp celebrations that rewarded camper accomplishments.
- Set a positive example for campers regarding behavior expectations, leading to improved overall conduct within the day camp setting.
Babysitter
Family Friends And Neighbors - Current
09.2021 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
Volunteer
CIBC Run For The Cure - 2023
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Volunteer
CIBC Run For The Cure - 2022
10.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Babysitter
Family Friends And Neighbors - 2021
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
Education
No Degree -
Ridley College
St. Catharines, ON06.2026
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Light Housekeeping
- Behavior Monitoring
- Park Supervision
- Child Supervision
- Following Directions
- Childcare
- Community Engagement
- Fundraising
- Problem-solving
- Maintaining safe environment
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Recipient of Cadet award - 2022
- Recipient of MYP IB pin - 2024
Timeline
Junior Summer Camp Counsellor
Ridley College
07.2024 - 07.2024
Summer Day Camp Volunteer
Ridley College
06.2024 - 07.2024
Volunteer
CIBC Run For The Cure - 2023
10.2023 - 10.2023
Volunteer
CIBC Run For The Cure - 2022
10.2022 - 10.2022
Babysitter
Family Friends And Neighbors - Current
09.2021 - Current
Babysitter
Family Friends And Neighbors - 2021
09.2020 - 08.2021
No Degree -
Ridley College