Morgan Butler DeCanio

Experience

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  YMCA of Greater Richmond

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Gatehouse Greeter

  Warmly welcomed members and guests to the pool.Cross-referenced guests with membership database.

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  Aquatics & Fitness Center at the University of Virginia

  Aug 2020 - May 2021

  Facilities Assistant

  Encouraged the health and well-being of members through regular cleaning and encouragement of equipment use.Maintained cleanliness of the facility.

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  Dominion Energy

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Community Engagement and Tribal Relations Intern

  Outreach to over 300 Native American tribes/organizations/universities.Defined needs to improve volunteer experience through website edits, email clarification, & inventory.Analyzed grants DE has awarded and classified information based on recipient information.

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  UVA Morven Kitchen Garden

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  Morven Kitchen Garden Intern

  Connected produce to the UVA and Charlottesville community through community partnerships and programs.Wrote the weekly CSA newsletter and translated it into Spanish for Spanish speaking customers.Coordinated engaging volunteer events and created advertisement materials for volunteer days.Taught volunteers about small-scale sustainable farming.Efficiently worked with a team to harvest, wash, and pack our weekly CSA shares.

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  Morven Farms

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Morven Summer Institute Coordinator

  Coordinated student programming among Morven staff, community members, students, and professors.Wrote an external report detailing the return of an in-person institute and an internal report analyzing student feedback, providing creative alternatives and future programming ideas.Researched and assessed UVA’s sustainability initiatives to locate future needs

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  Appalachia Service Project

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Summer Staffer - Volunteer Coordinator

  Managed summer long construction projects at 3 homes and collectively oversaw home repair projects at 9 homesLed empathy building, cultural awareness, and spiritual development programming for youth 4 times a weekDetermined eligibility for services provided based on safety, emergency need, skill levels, and budgetConnected and communicated volunteer needs on site to staff to source materials and problem solve dailyNavigated a budget of $80,000 in grant and donor funding Engaged with the Nicholas County community and developed a positive relationship with the pastor and his family Organized a volunteer experience for 294 individuals and communicated volunteer needs to trip leaders prior to trip Show less

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  St. Francis House

  Aug 2023 - now

  Client Choice Coordinator

  Serve an average of 1200 clients monthly assisting with distribution processes and client needs, including application assistance, Spanish translation, and resource navigation in a fast-paced work environmentCollaborate with the Refugee and Immigration program to provide culturally relevant foods for new arrivals to AlaskaResearch client choice model food pantries in rural states to inspire design of the future remodel of St. Francis HouseImplementation of convenient food access for case managers working with clients in transitional housingConduct administrative tasks, including application input into our system in a timely manner Show less