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Education
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Training
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Virginia Syombua Wambua

Virginia Syombua Wambua

Community Development & Environmental Advocate | Girls’ Empowerment Volunteer
Nairobi Kenya, Utawala

Summary

To work in a fast-growing vibrant organization while enhancing my knowledge by playing an active role to help the organization meet its goal and to apply my skills in a highly challenging and motivating environment, that incorporates my academic and practical skills while assimilating my personal attributes.

A dynamic resourceful individual who enjoys working with people. Self-driven and motivated to consistently deliver exceptional performance in challenging environments. A quick learner who is innovative, result oriented, value both excellence and high standards and have strong sense of team work, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with different people from different cultural background.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Environmental & Youth Engagement Volunteer

Green Belt Movement
07.2024 - 02.2025
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

Community Outreach Volunteer

Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO)
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Assisted with creation of monthly reports of outreach, research and educational activities.
  • Enhanced community engagement by organizing and participating in outreach events.
  • Developed marketing materials such as brochures or newsletters for distribution during outreach events, increasing visibility of the organization''s mission and initiatives.
  • Participated in outreach with special service health care facilities, community-based organizations, advocacy groups, ethnic media and local government leaders.

Volunteer Coordinator

Focus Community Based Organization
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Worked with leadership staff and special committees to define volunteer mission and set standards.
  • Managed and tracked volunteer hours and progress to support accurate documentation.
  • Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
  • Established strong relationships with local organizations, fostering collaboration and expanding volunteer opportunities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree - Community Development and Environment

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology
Juja, Kiambu County, Kenya
12-2023

Kenya Certificate for secondary Education -

Utini Girls Secondary School
Makueni County
11-2018

Kenya Certificate for Primary Education -

Muambani Primary School
Kitui, Kitui County
12-2013

Skills

communication skills

Interests

Volunteering in Community Projects

Nature Walks & Hiking

Cooking & Sharing Cultural Foods

Reading Inspirational & Development Books

About Me

A dynamic resourceful individual who enjoys working with people. Self-driven and motivated to consistently deliver exceptional performance in challenging environments. A quick learner who is innovative, result oriented, value both excellence and high standards and have strong sense of team work, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with different people from different cultural background.

Personal Information

  • Religion: Christianity
  • Date of Birth: 1999
  • Nationality: Kenyan

References

  • Madam Susan Kariri, Programs Coordinator, Focus Community Based Organization, 0728499418
  • pastor George Kimeu , mentor and pastor, 0721980304

Training

  • Sunrise Institute, Computer Packages (Distinction), Ms. Word, Ms. Excel, Ms. PowerPoint
  • Kenya Red Cross, Training in HIV testing and counselling in HIV prevention services, National Aids and STI Control Program (NASCOP)

Timeline

Environmental & Youth Engagement Volunteer

Green Belt Movement
07.2024 - 02.2025

Community Outreach Volunteer

Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO)
01.2024 - 06.2024

Volunteer Coordinator

Focus Community Based Organization
01.2023 - 05.2023

Bachelor’s degree - Community Development and Environment

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture And Technology

Kenya Certificate for secondary Education -

Utini Girls Secondary School

Kenya Certificate for Primary Education -

Muambani Primary School
Virginia Syombua WambuaCommunity Development & Environmental Advocate | Girls’ Empowerment Volunteer