Zenande Sogoni
63 Makhanya Crescent, Victoria Merge, Cape Town
Summary
A dedicated and approachable third-year BSc Dietetics and Nutrition student with strong interpersonal and customer service skills gained through volunteer roles and academic projects. Eager to apply my communication, teamwork, and organisational abilities in a part-time role in your organisation. Enthusiastic about delivering excellent service and contributing positively to a team environment.
Overview
5
5
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Youth Worker
Obs Can Feed NGO
Cape Town , South Africa
10.2026 - Current
- Volunteered at a community kitchen supporting individuals and families in need.
- Contributed to community food relief efforts aimed at addressing hunger and food insecurity.
- Worked collaboratively with other volunteers to support the kitchen’s community-focused activities.
- Demonstrated teamwork, compassion, and a commitment to community well-being.
Volunteer Youth Worker
Rise Against Hunger
Cape Town , South Africa
10.2026 - 11.2026
- Participated in a community initiative focused on addressing hunger and food insecurity.
- Assisted with packing meals for distribution to individuals and communities in need.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to support efficient meal preparation and packing.
- Contributed to community upliftment and efforts to improve access to food for vulnerable populations.
Volunteer Alumni
Fun Learning for Youth (FLY
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with volunteers to facilitate student initiatives such as tutorship.
- Promoted programme services through media and engaging with people about the tutorship offering
- Services
Volunteer
Arise n Shine
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained a clean and neat facility that serves the program.
- Utilised interpersonal skills to engage with people (student information)
- Improved communication styles by mentoring new volunteers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics and Nutrition
University of Western Cape
Cape Town, WCBachelor NSC matric -
Livingstone high school
Cape Town, WC -
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer literate
- Problem solving & adaptability
- Teamwork
- Multi tasking
- Time management
- Persuasive
References
- Ms L Tose, 082 847 2160 - Facility coordinator at "Fun learning for Youth" program
- Mr K Makamu, 064 910 0649, , Facility coordinator at “Obs Can Feed Us” program
Languages
Afrikaans
Beginner
A1
English
Proficient
C2
Xhosa
Proficient
C2
Zulu
Intermediate
B1
Tswana
Beginner
A1
Hobbies and interests
- Creative content
- entrepreneurship
- music
- community engagement
Timeline
Volunteer Youth Worker
Obs Can Feed NGO
10.2026 - Current
Volunteer Youth Worker
Rise Against Hunger
10.2026 - 11.2026
Volunteer Alumni
Fun Learning for Youth (FLY
02.2023 - 06.2023
Volunteer
Arise n Shine
02.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor NSC matric -
Livingstone high school
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Bachelor of Science - Dietetics and Nutrition
University of Western Cape