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Jared Peer, CVA

Jared Peer, CVA

First-year Camper Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Volunteer Services Specialist

  • Education

    • Johnson University

      2002 - 2009
      Youth Ministry, Preaching, Bible, Christian Apologetics Youth work, Scripture and Theology 3.89 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Frequent community and church involvements, camp work and ministry work were a large part of my time at Johnson University Resident Assistant, Teachers' Aid, Lifeguard, Inventory; Honors Program

    • Greensburg Salem High Scool

      1998 - 2002
      High School diploma 4.0 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Marching and concert bands, National Honor Society

  • Experience

    • Camp Conestoga

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2005
      First-year Camper Director

      Led programs and organized staff to achieve camp and council goals, working with Scout Leaders to advance the skills of their troops

    • Smoky Mountain Christian Camp

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2008
      Wilderness Camp lead

    • Walmart

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2011
      Customer Service Manager

      Left company in good standing after receiving a job offer to pursue a career in another field.

    • Protection 1 Security Solutions

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2016
      Shift Supervisor

      Served in the Knoxville office training new operators until the call center was closed in July 2016. Provided advanced training for veteran employees and helped the company lead the way in customer service. Daily skills include interaction with customers, technical knowledge of systems, use of incredibly diverse software, and continual mentoring and employee relations. My original employer, Fleenor Security Systems, was purchased by ASG in February, 2015. In August Protection1 acquired ASG,and in 2016 is transitioning to ADT. I've continued on with the company through these transitions, helping guide employees through the processes. Show less

    • Infusion Ministries

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
      Intern

      Interned with Infusion Ministries under Dr. Dave Park, including intensive training in study, public speaking, training/teaching, and pastoral care.

    • Zoo Knoxville

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2020
      Park Ranger, Volunteer Coordinator

      Lead a team of over 300 volunteers as well as recruited and coordinated over 2,000 annual event volunteers to meet organization goals and expand the education and conservation blueprint of Zoo Knoxville.

    • Knoxville-Knox County CAC Office on Aging

      Jan 2020 - Jan 2024

      RSVP is an AmeriCorps program for seniors (age 55+) that seeks to engage older adults with volunteer opportunities that improve the local community. I recruit and place volunteers across Knox and Blount counties. I connect adults age 55+ with meaningful service opportunities in their neighborhood, to leverage the vast experience seniors bring to the table in helping nonprofits and good causes build capacity to better serve our local community.

      • Lead Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Coordinator

        Jan 2020 - Jan 2024

      • AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Blount Coordinator

        Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

    • American Red Cross

      Oct 2024 - now
      Volunteer Services Specialist

      Specialists for the American Red Cross focus on both recruiting new volunteers and engaging existing volunteers to meet our organization vision, which includes a focus on turning the compassion of citizens into action that meets real community needs.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Typing Web Certificate, 90 words per minute

      Typing Institute of America
      Oct 2013
      View certificate certificate

    • Ordained Minister

      Hempfield Church Of Christ
      Jun 2007

    • Leave No Trace Trainer

      Leave No Trace
      May 2003

    • Certified Volunteer Administrator

      Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration
      Apr 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • Certified AL!VE Presenter

      Association of Leaders In Volunteer Engagement
      Apr 2024

    • New Politics Leadership Academy - Answering the Call

      New Politics Leadership Academy
      Apr 2024

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jared Peer, CVA
      Emerging Leader IMPACT Award - 1st Place AL!VE and Better Impact Oct 2022 AL!VE and award sponsor Better Impact 4th Annual National IMPACT Awards. The IMPACT Awards celebrate volunteer engagement professionals who have shown exceptional leadership and knowledge in the field. They showcase the importance of the profession and inspire professionals across the country to continue to lead in their communities. Emerging Leaders have been a volunteer engagement professional between 3-7 years with volunteer engagement as their primary… Show more AL!VE and award sponsor Better Impact 4th Annual National IMPACT Awards. The IMPACT Awards celebrate volunteer engagement professionals who have shown exceptional leadership and knowledge in the field. They showcase the importance of the profession and inspire professionals across the country to continue to lead in their communities. Emerging Leaders have been a volunteer engagement professional between 3-7 years with volunteer engagement as their primary responsibility.https://volunteeralive.org/alve_impact_awards_-_sponsore.php Show less
    • Awarded to Jared Peer, CVA
      Eagle Scout Boy Scouts of America Apr 2002 Eagle Scout of BSA Troop 345 of New Alexandria, PA

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer, mentor, customer interactions, animal handling

      Issued by Knoxville Zoo and Botanical Garden on Apr 2010
      Knoxville Zoo and Botanical GardenAssociated with Jared Peer, CVA

    • Young Adult Ministries Volunteer

      Issued by Two Rivers Church Knoxville on Mar 2009
      Two Rivers Church KnoxvilleAssociated with Jared Peer, CVA