Lunga Mvumvu
Cape tOWN
Summary
Visionary Youth Development Program Coordinator with expertise in program development and strategic partnerships. Designs outreach initiatives that create constructive employment opportunities for youth. Facilitates collaboration across sectors to enhance holistic youth development and community advocacy. Committed to ensuring young people's needs are addressed and their voices are amplified.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Development Program Coordinator
Iliso Care Society
Cape Town , South Africa
01.2023 - Current
- Incorporated social care values and ethics in decision making.
- Advocated equality, social care values and accessibility to resources.
- Liaised with professionals working in criminal justice, education and health.
- Collaborated with government bodies, recommending actions to improve welfare services and facilities.
- Coordinated referrals to community services by advocating for individual needs and addressing roadblocks.
- Coordinated fundraising projects to contribute to the overall effectiveness of local youth programmes.
- Developed outreach programmes to encourage young people to seek constructive employment opportunities.
Iliso Youth Arts Facilitator
Iliso Care Society
Cape Town , South Africa
03.2018 - 12.2021
- Facilitated open discussions, encouraging diverse viewpoints and collaborative problem-solving.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning, encouraging participants to pursue further development opportunities.
- Collaborated with individuals within workshops, implementing knowledge of behaviour to navigate through functions.
Education
Grade 11 - High School Education
Phandulwazi High School
Cape Town 2011
NVQ Level 2 - Early Childhood Development
Cape College
Cape Town Skills
- Youth engagement
- Fundraising coordination
- Program development
- Community outreach
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Accomplishments
- Recognised by management for projects delivering outstanding.
- Recognised by management for behaviours, leading to increased.
- Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation that resulted in more effective and timely completion of.
Timeline
Youth Development Program Coordinator
Iliso Care Society
01.2023 - Current
Iliso Youth Arts Facilitator
Iliso Care Society
03.2018 - 12.2021
Grade 11 - High School Education
Phandulwazi High School
NVQ Level 2 - Early Childhood Development
Cape College