Shivani Porten

• I volunteer regularly at the SF Marin Food Bank
• I assist in packaging and making baskets of food to be given to families in need

• I babysit for multiple families who have children in diverse age groups

The West Portal Maker Fair is to expose public elementary school students to chemistry, physics, and art

• Assisted in organizing a Maker Fair booth combining chemistry and art
• Collaborated with teachers and students to create engaging exhibits for community participation.
• Facilitated setup and breakdown of event spaces
• Supported logistical planning by coordinating supplies and materials for my booth

The Horizons summer program at San Francisco Friends School is a 6 week learning and enrichment program for students who attend K-8 public schools in the Mission District

• Assisted in planning and coordinating educational activities for diverse student groups.
• Supported classroom management by preparing materials and organizing resources efficiently.
• Engaged with students to foster a positive learning environment and encourage participation.

Rustic Pathways is a service learning program combining community impact with cultural and language immersion

• In a small village ( Yunguilla) in Ecuador I restored a volleyball court and painted murals at the community center
• We stayed with local hosts and contributed to daily chores to experience the challenges and joys of village life