Julie Pizzolato

I volunteered at the Columbia Food Bank on weekends with my service sorority. I would volunteer 2-3 hours at a time, and during which I would bag and sort food items, and help keep the facilities clean.

I was paired up with an international student, who I meet with once a week to help them practice their english skills.

I would visit on the weekends and sit and talk with the residents, while helping with whatever games and activities the facility had planned.

I was elected to the scholarship board in February 2013 and served until I left the sorority in January 2014. During this time, I worked as a scholarship mentor for the younger members. I would assist in creating study plans, and class schedules. I would also monitor study hours 2 days a week.

My volunteering was done in the Oncology/Palliative care unit.  I would assist the nurses in making beds, and refilling water bottles. I would also restock the supply cabinets, and provide companionship for patients. 

I volunteered in patient transport for the spring semester of 2013. I was responsible for moving patients to different wings of the hospital, and for transporting equipment , and occasionally samples to the lab.

I served as Academic chair during my time in my service organization, Little Sisters of the Gold Rose. As academic chair, I would keep records of the overall GPA of the organization, and check grades each semester to make sure each member was eligible to remain in the organization. I would also share any events and resources that I felt would be beneficial to the members.

I was elected as floor representative for my freshman residence hall. I was later appointed to treasurer after the position was vacated. I would keep residents up to date on events happening in the hall and take any concerns to the hall government. I would also manage finances.