Zen Vaillancourt
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Passionate worker with experience in various types of outreach initiatives. Energetic individual with experience working with, educating, and servicing all ages. Offers in-depth knowledge of community resources and energy to tackle challenging demands. Will always make and effort to keep spaces safe and welcoming for everyone. Experience in event organizing and set-up.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Rabbitats Volunteer
Rabbitats Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia
10.2024 - Current
- Organize timing and set-up for fundraising events that include rabbit petting.
- Aid in set-up and take-down for cages, fencing, food, flooring, and toys for rabbits.
- Explain rules and regulations to those at the events, and respectfully correct behavior that may be harmful to the animals.
- Talk with children and parents about the life and behavior of rabbits, as well as introducing each individual rabbit.
- Selling stickers and merchandise by donation.
- Watching animal behavior to separate, calm, and care for rabbits whenever necessary.
GES Admin + Volunteer
UBC Gender Empowerment Store
Vancouver, British Columbia
12.2023 - Current
- Connect with and keep contact with individuals interested in receiving supplies for the store.
- Tracking, stocking, and organizing inventory.
- Keeping the space clean and organized.
- Discreetly advertising the resource, so as to give access without making the space unsafe.
- Researching and sharing safe methods of using each product.
- Onboarding and training volunteers.
Tutor
Internation School Manila
Manila, Philippines
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed lesson plans tailored to the needs of each student.
- Demonstrated various teaching techniques to engage students in the learning process.
- Encouraged students to ask questions about topics they did not understand.
- Helped students develop critical thinking skills by engaging them in interactive dialogue about challenging concepts.
- Provided personalized guidance and support for students.
- Monitored student performance on assignments and assessments throughout the year.
Animal Shelter Volunteer
PAW (Philippines Animal Welfare) CARE Facility
Manila, Philippines
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted in the intake process for new animals, including entering data into a computer system and completing paperwork.
- Provided care for animals by feeding, cleaning cages, walking dogs, and providing companionship.
- Organized fundraising activities to raise funds for the shelter's operations.
- Assisted with spaying and neutering procedures as needed under veterinarian supervision.
Nanny
Various Families
Manila, Philippines
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.
- Monitored the children's playtime to ensure safety and wellbeing.
- Planned age-appropriate activities to help foster physical, mental, and emotional development.
- Developed positive relationships with each child by providing nurturing care.
- Instructed the children in proper behavior, manners, health habits.
- Read stories aloud to the children and engaged them in creative play activities.
- Gave medication to children as directed by parents or guardians.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05-2027
High School Diploma -
Lester B. Pearson College UWC
Vancouver, BC05-2023
High School Diploma -
International School Manila
Manila, PhilippinesSkills
- Community Engagement
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Fundraising
- Supply Coordination
- Working with children
- Event setup
- Attention to Detail
- French expertise
- Project Oversight
- Disability Awareness
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
ASL
Limited
Spanish
Limited
Affiliations
- Queer Activist
- Published Poet
- Professional Lino-printing
- Actor and Script-writer
- Passionate Baker
Timeline
Rabbitats Volunteer
Rabbitats Vancouver
10.2024 - Current
GES Admin + Volunteer
UBC Gender Empowerment Store
12.2023 - Current
Animal Shelter Volunteer
PAW (Philippines Animal Welfare) CARE Facility
03.2019 - 01.2020
Tutor
Internation School Manila
10.2018 - 03.2020
Nanny
Various Families
01.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of British Columbia
High School Diploma -
Lester B. Pearson College UWC
High School Diploma -
International School Manila
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