Zaidaan Nawaz

• Volunteering at Acorns retail store Mere Green: sorting donations, operating the till and organising stock to support charity and members of the local community.

1. Helped devise the concept and videography for the LEAF Promo film

2. Helped develop the leaf podcast, including studio layout, episode format and application questions for team members

3. Secured three speakers for Leaf Webinars through outreach

As part of the youth panel and youth city board, I helped to write a sustainability policy and the Birmingham Youth strategy, engaging with key stakeholders and speaking to represent the voice of young people.

• Helping to plan, manage and run events both online and in person through attention to detail, effective planning and strong organisational skills.

• Assisted members of the public at the Lichfield Street Hub, providing support with technology and library services. Organised archive displays and completed administrative tasks to support day-to-day operations. Developed strong communication and customer service skills in a public-facing environment.

• Writing regular articles on politics and current affairs, including topics like exploring the causes of the NEET crisis, examining political changes and outlining policies for change.

• Researched, produced and edited digital content for podcasts and social media platforms. Planned content schedules and applied marketing strategies to increase audience engagement. Developed communication, digital media and time-management skills through regular content creation

• Acted as a project manager, delegating tasks and ensuring project deadlines were met. Communicated with potential sponsors and external stakeholders to secure support for the team. Delivered presentations and collaborated with team members to develop and refine designs