Zaniyah Samuels
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated volunteer with a proven track record at the Barbara Frum Library, excelling in community engagement and operations support. Recognized for strong teamwork and attention to detail, I effectively coordinated events and provided exceptional service, ensuring a welcoming environment for all patrons. Proficient in resource coordination and problem-solving.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Leading to Reading Student Volunteer
Barbara Frum Library
20 Covington Rd, Toronto, ON M6A 3C1
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted in organizing community events to promote local initiatives.
- Supported team with administrative tasks, ensuring smooth daily operations.Assisted visitors by answering questions, directing them to resources, and providing friendly, helpful service.
- Helped create a welcoming environment by interacting politely with patrons of all ages.
Supported staff during busy periods by helping manage lines, returns, or event setup.
Maintained clean and organized public spaces, ensuring that sections were easy for patrons to navigate. - Checked returned items for damage and reported issues to staff.
Weedy Wednesdays Community Stewardship Volunteer
City of Toronto
High Park Nature Centre
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Welcomed and supported new volunteers, helping explain tasks and demonstrating proper techniques.
- Followed instructions carefully and adapted quickly to changing tasks and priorities.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic by completing physically demanding tasks consistently and on time.
- Used proper tools and safety procedures while working in outdoor environments.
- Helped coordinate small group tasks to ensure work areas were completed efficiently.
- Maintained a positive attitude while working under different weather and environmental conditions.
Student Council Sales Booth Volunteer
John Polanyi Collegiate Institute
640 Lawrence Ave W, North York, ON M6A1B1
10.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted with selling items during school events, greeting students and handling questions.
- Communicated clearly with students and staff to ensure event sales ran smoothly.
- Managed simple cash transactions and organized money securely during sales.
- Handled payments accurately and ensured correct change was given.
- Helped track inventory and restock items as they sold.
- Showed leadership by stepping in to help during busy periods and attending multiple events.
- Demonstrated reliability by arriving on time and completing assigned tasks without supervision.
- Maintained a positive, energetic attitude during fast-paced school events.
Cultural Centre and Art Gallery Volunteer
City of Toronto
Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted in coordinating and installing art exhibitions, following layout plans and ensuring displays were visually balanced and secure.
- Helped prepare gallery spaces by arranging artwork, signage, lighting, and presentation materials.
- Collaborated with gallery staff to support exhibition timelines and adapt quickly to changing setup needs.
- Communicated effectively with artists, staff, and visitors, providing support and answering questions during exhibition periods.
- Ensured artwork was handled safely and displayed accurately according to guidelines.
- Demonstrated reliability by completing tasks independently and maintaining high attention to detail during installations.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Polanyi Collegiate Institute
640 Lawrence Ave W, North York, ON M6A 1B106.2026
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Leadership qualities
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Community service
- Time management
- Computer skills
- Community engagement
- Answering phones
- Conflict resolution
- Operations support
- Resource coordination
- Supply coordination
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Cultural Centre and Art Gallery Volunteer
City of Toronto
11.2025 - Current
Student Council Sales Booth Volunteer
John Polanyi Collegiate Institute
10.2025 - 10.2025
Weedy Wednesdays Community Stewardship Volunteer
City of Toronto
07.2025 - 09.2025
Leading to Reading Student Volunteer
Barbara Frum Library
02.2025 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
John Polanyi Collegiate Institute