Megan Kirsch Email & Phone Number

Strategically plan, coordinate, and execute all facets of the volunteer program.Volunteer Recruitment and Supervision: Successfully recruit, cultivate, and manage a dedicated team of volunteers, aligning their skills and expertise with the hospice program's mission. Provide continuous guidance and supervision, fostering a culture of excellence and commitment.Training and Orientation Development: Designed, implemented, and maintain comprehensive volunteer training and orientation program; equipping volunteers with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver compassionate care and support. Ensure compliance with industry best practices and standards.Needs Assessment and Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the hospice team, patients, and their families/caregivers to identify and establish the essential need for volunteer services. Facilitate open communication, addressing individual and collective requirements with empathy and professionalism.

San Diego, California, United States

-Completed extensive screening and hands-on training, including an assessment-based 10-week course, to become a certified counselor-Assisting at-risk queer youth by empathetically listening, actively responding, and providing a wide range of supportive strategies including immediate situational de-escalation, creating future safety plans, and helping youth identify their support networks-Constantly apply feedback to enhance my skills and better assist through clear, concise, and empathetic communication techniques-Create detailed case records for all contact conversations

Portland, Oregon, United States

-Led workshops while simultaneously assisting other customers-Appointed further responsibilities by owner including hosting private events after-hours. -Launched AirBnB Experience workshops for Artemisia and received 5-star reviews on all workshops taught-Independently hosted on- and off-site workshops and events, keeping excellent time management and organization of supplies while providing clear and friendly instruction to groups of up to 30 people-Managed and fulfilled online orders.

Portland, Oregon, United States

-Consistently gained responsibilities as I progressed in my position, from equipment organizer to client-facing services provider, to student and department coordinator. -Worked on a small team with priorities and responsibilities changing quickly-Maintained team’s monthly schedules. -Provided excellent customer service as the sole intake provider and the main point of communication between Videography clients and the department (by phone and email)-Led and produced up to 10 simultaneous video projects for a variety of clients-Employed standardized file naming conventions across all audio-visual projects, keeping hundreds of files organized and safe from loss or corruption

Sociology, (Health, Education, And Welfare)

Related course material: Social Welfare Policy, Social Problems, Women’s Rights, Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods, Gender.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Sociology

Activities and Societies: MiraCosta Honors Program

Sociology