Nicholas Hartmann

Help kids study after school on Saturdays. Organize special parties during the holidays, visit old folk's homes to entertain them and create a sense of community for the church.

• Supported individuals with physical disabilities, assisting with mobility and personal care to promote independence.
• Participated in community outreach programs, raising awareness of the support services available to those in need.
• Cultivated strong client relationships through a supportive and proactive approach, enhancing overall satisfaction with services.
• Fostered strong relationships with service users, based on trust and respect, leading to enhanced engagement in support services.

Collaborated with 15 peers on a summer farming project to enhance teamwork and connect with nature. Engaged in daily responsibilities including tilling soil, planting seeds, and installing irrigation systems. Managed preparation of meals and cleaning duties to foster self-sufficiency among team members.

• Organised enjoyable projects and games for teenagers to foster teamwork and social skills.
• Aided team members and volunteers in completing tasks efficiently and to specified standards.
• Provided supportive environments for young people to overcome personal difficulties through active listening and empathetic engagement.
• Planned, created and organized fun activities to improve mental health and wellbeing.
• Oversaw outside activities, assessing peer engagement and safety throughout sessions.
• Undertook work directly with young people in community projects, residential activities and outdoor education.
• Built positive relationships among diverse groups, enhancing communication, and collaboration.

Participated in project: Schiaccianoci; created for 13-16 year olds, enabling them to be volunteers during different summer camps for younger children. Worked in my neighborhood summer camp at the l'Ostello nella Cittadella di Parma where there were 80 elementary school children, and 20 volunteer teenagers. As a Youth Leader I was responsible for entertaining, disciplining, feeding a group of 20 kids along with 2 other volunteers.

• Developed engaging projects and activities aimed at youth participation.
• Provided non-judgemental guidance to children and young people helping build life skills, developing healthy relationships and making right decisions.
• Adjusted activities and strategies to address the evolving needs and interests of young people.
• Coordinated outdoor activities that promoted teamwork and strengthened problem-solving skills among young participants.
• Fostered a comfortable environment to increase group enjoyment during activities.
• Arranged sufficient equipment and space to accommodate group size.
• Explained and demonstrated correct use of equipment to maximise health and safety.
• Developed positive relationships among groups to facilitate teamwork and interaction.
• Instructed participants in correct posture and technique to prevent injury.
• Minimised accidents by instructing proper use of recreational equipment.