August 2006-December 2007 Alvernia University Office of Residence Life, Reading, PA Resident Assistant Planned and presented social and educational programs to support the needs of students and encourage the formation of a community, enforced University policies, served as liaison between students and administration. August 2005-December 2007 Alvernia University Campus Ministry, Reading, PA Student Campus Minister Organized and executed educational, religious, community service and social programs for students. Jessica Claire VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE January 2008 Baltimore Alternative Winter Break Trip, Baltimore, MD Student Leader Led group of five University student volunteers on weeklong service trip, planned and coordinated fundraisers, designed and led reflection activities, and facilitated icebreakers. March 2007 El Salvador Alternative Break Trip, San Salvador, El Salvador Student Volunteer Assisted local community members with light construction projects, supervised children's craft projects and games in a playground-like setting, and experienced Salvadoran culture in a variety of settings. February 2007, October 2006 Romero Center Weekend Immersion Trip, Camden, NJ Student Volunteer Volunteered at local organizations to benefit the poor, toured and learned about Camden, and participated in an immersion experience. January 2007 La Mision de Amistad, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Student Volunteer Designed and implemented craft projects and English lessons in elementary school and experienced culture through excursions and conversations and interactions with people of impoverished neighborhood. August 2005 Alvernia University, Reading, PA Orientation Weekend Leader Facilitated activities for incoming freshmen and helped students acclimate to University life. ACTIVITIES President and Founder of Stitch to Serve, Treasurer and Founder of Alvernia University Human Rights Organization, Alvernia University Education Association, Alvernia University Mass and Baccalaureate Choir, Contributor to Alvernian, Alvernia University Alcohol and Other Drug Task Force