Amy Belfer

Experience

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  Positive Attitude Youth Center

  Sept 2015 - now

  Theatre Class Teacher and Tutor

  • Assisted a 5th grader and various other children with homework, improving literacy and affirming identity through books• Serve as a role model by building self-esteem and confidence • Founded and currently run a theatre class focusing on promoting diversity, kindness, and expression

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  Las Obras del Santos Hermanos Pedros

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

  Volunteer with children who are differently-abled

  • Fed the children, brushed their teeth, entertained them and helped with their education• Communicated with the professional staff to ensure all the patients were receiving the necessary care and assisted them with whatever they needed, including cleaning

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  Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life

  Feb 2016 - now

  Student Worker

  • Answer the phone, welcome visitors, help organize upcoming programs, make copies, organize files, and answer questions• Be aware and inform others of upcoming programs and services

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  Habitat for Humanity of North Carolina

  Feb 2016 - now

  Service Captain for Elon Habitat

  • Organize and direct volunteers that are working on builds or at Restore• Log volunteers’ hours

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  Elon Hillel

  Feb 2016 - now

  Social Justice Chair

  • Initiate connections and programs with other organizations working for social justice on campus or in the community• Collaborate with the community development chair to develop events and programming

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  Hall for Change, A Social Justice Living Learning Community

  Mar 2016 - now

  Founder, Director and Resident Advisor

  • Learn/Teach about current social issues and choose initiatives to respond to these issues• Work with residents to create institutional and structural changes on campus, in the community, and in the country• Increase advocacy and activism on campus and in the community• Run meetings, plan events, and create the syllabus

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  St. Joseph's Carpenter Society

  Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Redevelopment and Stablization Intern

  • Analyzed statistics regarding foreclosure rates and homeownership retention rates• Organized and did PR for community events such as health fairs and concerts• Surveyed local performing arts groups about the revitalization of a local amphitheater• Attended board meetings and meetings with other non-profit organizations• Educated the office on gender inclusivity and encouraged other organizations to change their forms• Participated in the NeighborWorks Community Leadership Institute Show less

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  Elon Volunteers

  Aug 2016 - now

  Director of Human Rights

  • Coordinate a partnership and mutual cultural exchange between Elon students and a local refugee family• Oversee the coordinators for Amnesty International and Poverty Simulation• Collaborate with other organizations to open dialogues about human rights violations and effective humanitarian aid • Serve as a member of Elon Volunteers Executive Board, make presentations about service, learn about social issues, recruit new members

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  Gender and Sexuality Living Learning Community

  Aug 2016 - now

  Resident Advisor and Ambassador

  • Provide support and serve as a mentor to residents• Ensure a safe and inclusive community• Create programs to educate residents about issues surrounding LGBTQIA rights