Tasha Simpson

Spent a month in a Ghanian community in the South Volta region implementing a love to read campaign, teaching English and Math in the kindergarten schools and assisting in furnishing 2 children’s libraries

Spent a week in Puerto Plata Dominican Republic as a staff member for over 1,300 high school students. Took on a variety of leadership roles such as excursion organizer, info desk and was available for student assistance 24 hours a day for conflicts/ incidents/ escalations.

In May 2014 I spent a month in Ghana with Links Across Borders helping build a children's library. We stayed in a small remote village, and partnered with a Ghanian organization - DIVOG in order to help build and fill the library. While I was there I was also able to meet Ghanian social service workers, lawyers and police officers. They educated me on their legal system in comparison to Canadian views. I also got to take on the role as an educator and work in the schools, teaching children ages… Show more

In May 2014 I spent a month in Ghana with Links Across Borders helping build a children's library. We stayed in a small remote village, and partnered with a Ghanian organization - DIVOG in order to help build and fill the library. While I was there I was also able to meet Ghanian social service workers, lawyers and police officers. They educated me on their legal system in comparison to Canadian views. I also got to take on the role as an educator and work in the schools, teaching children ages 5-17 Math and English. Show less

I have partnered with the founder of Links Across Borders, Sylvia Morrison, to help collect books and school supplies for the next volunteer trip to Ghana. Collecting is done by book drives, social media and contacting larger consumers. I also speak at the Humber Speaker Series and speak with potential volunteers, explaining my Ghana experiences and how they can help out the organization.

While with FPYN I maintained their online database by collecting and sending out information for the Youth Serving sector. I spent time organizing and planning FPYN events within the Social Services sector.