Viliame Samila
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Dynamic outreach volunteer with ANCF, skilled in food distribution and community engagement. Successfully empowered families to access vital resources while training new volunteers in effective processes. Proven ability to coordinate services and foster positive relationships, enhancing program outcomes for youth and families in need.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Volunteer
ANCF
Brisbane, QLD
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Bagged bread and fresh produce for customers and staff.
- Empowered patients and families to negotiate with resource providers and make decisions on own behalf.
- Provided assistance with loading and unloading of food donations as needed.
- Provided friendly assistance and information to beneficiaries on how to access services.
- Facilitated the distribution of fresh produce to ensure equitable access to healthy food.
- Engaged with local farmers and markets to secure donations of fresh food.
- Packed food parcels for distribution to individuals and families in need.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks, ensuring safe handling of food items.
- Boxed family-sized boxes of groceries for distribution to families in need.
- Worked with law enforcement and local child advocacy centers to conduct forensic interviews for abused children.
- Trained new volunteers in food bank processes and safety protocols.
Pallet Repairer - Trainer
Loscam
Brisbane, QLD
05.2013 - 11.2024
- Scanned materials into and out of inventory using barcode tags.
- Reviewed orders, building pallets according to requirements.
- Communicated with supervisors about equipment malfunctions or material issues to promote speedy repairs.
- Anchored and braced forms and other structures in place using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges and timbers.
- Trained new and transferred employees to control automatic palletizing and to perform manual palletizing.
- Organized warehouse by arranging materials, tools and equipment.
- Reported equipment, operations and stock issues to management to promote quick remediation.
- Nailed repaired sections together with hammer and nails or pneumatic nail gun.
- Cleared jams and re-routed defective packages away from palletizer and addressed or reported malfunctions.
- Inspected pallets for structural damage including cracks, splits, broken boards, and missing nails.
- Communicated with supervisor to address issues or delays.
- Bore boltholes in wood, masonry or concrete using electric or pneumatic drill.
- Recorded production data to document daily progress and production volume.
Youth Worker
Coral Coast Academy
Sigatoka, Nadronga
01.2010 - 05.2013
- Monitored client progress and updated case files accordingly.
- Helped youth victims of abuse by coordinating specialized therapy sessions.
- Supported youth with nurturing and caring assistance focused on empowering and positive independence.
- Participated in regular meetings with staff members to discuss program goals and objectives.
- Directed activities to promote growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
- Developed and implemented engaging educational programs tailored to meet the needs of diverse youth groups.
- Facilitated group discussions, activities, and workshops for youths on a variety of topics.
- Monitored and evaluated youth progress, adapting programs to ensure effectiveness and relevance.
- Organized recreational activities such as sports, games, field trips, and arts and crafts.
- Educated parents and guardians on available resources in the community that could benefit their child.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding youth activities, progress, and concerns.
- Prepared and delivered presentations to stakeholders on program outcomes and successes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lelean Memorial School
Fiji Islands01-1994
Skills
- Food distribution
- Volunteer training
- Community engagement
- Resource coordination
- Case management
- Inventory management
- Public speaking
- Community Resources Understanding
- Cultural sensitivity
- Youth programming
- Community relations
- Homeless Services Understanding
Timeline
Outreach Volunteer
ANCF
05.2024 - 04.2025
Pallet Repairer - Trainer
Loscam
05.2013 - 11.2024
Youth Worker
Coral Coast Academy
01.2010 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Lelean Memorial School
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