Laressa M. Colasanti

Volunteer Work

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Fall 2010-Present
Volunteer-God’s Helping Hands, Rochester, Michigan
http://www.ghhmichigan.org/ 
Helped prepare package meals. Organized clothes and household goods. Interacted with clients of all ethnic backgrounds.

Summer 2010
http://www.standrewchurch.org/
Vacation Bible School  Instructor - St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Rochester, Michigan
Developed the script and scenery for the week’s bible stories and instructed a group of 20 children, ranging from preschool to fifth grade.

Spring 2010
Volunteer Teacher’s Aid (4th Grade) - McGregor Elementary, Rochester, Michigan

http://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/pages/325/mcgregor
Assisted three 4th grade teachers by providing small groups of students with extra help in reading, writing, and math. Also worked in the school’s resource room with small groups of students, ranging from kindergarten to 4th grade, with reading, writing, math, and science.

Spring 2010
MYLead Group Facilitator - Three-Day Conference at Michigan State University

http://www.mylead.org/
Group facilitator in charge of 12 Michigan high school sophomores and responsible for overseeing an assortment of student leadership activities, including Habitat for Humanity.

Falls of 2006-2009
Red Cross Blood Drive

http://www.redcross.org/en/volunteer
Oversaw the complete operation of a volunteer blood drive in Rochester, Michigan.

Summer 2007
School Supply Drive – Rochester, Michigan

Organized anonymous group of volunteers to provide neighborhood elementary schools with school supplies and clothing needed for the school year.

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."
  
  ~Aesop~