August, 2020 To Whom It May Concern, I would be a great fit for this job, due to my extensive experience of leading children and youth in various capacities and scenarios over the past three years, and my dedication to the care and attention of those I am working with. I currently work overseeing the Day Camps and Afterschool Care Programs for a local municipality and am looking for a second job in childcare, as it is an area I feel most confident in. As well as overseeing these programs on a part time basis, I am a third year student in the Social Work program at UFV. In the year prior to my employment here in the Lower Mainland, I held the position of Children’s Ministry Director at SunRidge Community Church in West Kelowna. Through holding this position I have learned how to create, implement and teach an instructive and fun program for children, lead volunteers of all ages and train and equip youth and adults with the tools necessary for running a relationally-centered yet instructive program. This job has also taught me how to collaborate with and work with people of all ages and all walks of life, as well as how to be flexible in my planning. Apart from my work at SunRidge, the role I held as Director of Discipleship at Green Bay Bible Camp allowed me to form curriculum not just for children, but for young adults as well. While in this role I demonstrated leadership, communication and organization, as I was responsible for the well-being, teaching and mentoring of over thirty young women. Furthermore, I was able to demonstrate my organization, planning and relational skills in the execution of an annual event I led called the Goof Ball: an event designed for families to come together and celebrate the uniqueness of each child and their gifts, abilities, personality and wiring that they have been given. It celebrated more than twenty families, and gave great opportunity for me to demonstrate my event-planning skills and grow in my leadership. I believe the aforementioned provides just a few examples of why I could effectively fill this role. This role interests me as it gives opportunity for me to use my caregiving skills in a tangible way, and provides me opportunity to further develop my skills as a childcare provider. I appreciate your consideration of me as an applicant and look forward to hearing from you and expanding my reasons for why I would be a perfect candidate for this position. Thank you, Olivia (Liv)

Olivia Wark Passionate about the care and development of children and youth through shared experience and learning opportunities Exceptional organization and planning techniques ​for the development of curriculum and the inclusion of a wide variety of age groups WORK EXPERIENCE Children�s Ministry Director - ​SunRidge Community Church September 2016 - Present Leader of all children�s programming, responsible for the creation and implementation of curriculum and the care of the children attending. ● Writing of curriculum and planning of activities ● Scheduling and managing database of adult volunteers Out of School Care Staff ​� ​SunRidge Community Church September 2016 - Present Worked under the Out of School Care Director to ensure the running of the program and the care of the children enrolled. ● Planning of crafts, games and activities for the children Director of Discipleship - ​Green Bay Bible Camp Summer 2017 Worked as a leader of staff alongside a Lead Team and Program Director of the summer camp to ensure the successful operation of camp and the care of the staff. ● Leading of nightly staff meetings to build and develop young leaders ● Ensuring the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of summer staff EDUCATION Bachelor of Social Work​ � ​Degree September 2018 - Present Currently working towards obtaining a BSW. ● Completing first year at Okanagan College ● Hoping to complete remaining years of degree at University of the Fraser Valley SKILLS Leadership Communication Development of activities and curriculum Enthusiasm Care of children Working with and managing all ages, from young children to adult volunteers Organized Planning and leading various events Collaboration Relational AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS Food Safe Certified September 2017 Emergency First Aid CPR/AED Level C ​ valid September 2016 to September 2019 Dean�s List ​ academic standing for Fall 2018 HIGHLIGHTS Planned​ and led large events for children, youth and families Trained and equipped​ adult volunteers and staff Helped lead ​a group of students to Mexico for a construction trip

Bachelor of Social Work​ — ​Degree September 2018 - Present Currently working towards obtaining a BSW. ● Completing first year at Okanagan College ● Hoping to complete remaining years of degree at University of the Fraser Valley