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        "Engaged in outdoor education activities to provide enriching experiences for participants",
        "Coordinated with team members and volunteers to ensure timely completion of duties and responsibilities",
        "Engaged with schools to enhance partnerships for youth development programmes, community groups, and police to meet common goals",
        "Stayed current with youth trends and preferences to shape activities",
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        "Classroom setup for a class of 25 children",
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        "Oversaw children in the classroom, playground, and during school trips",
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      "degree": "Highfield Level 1 Award in Retail Knowledge (RQF)",
      "startDate": "2018-10-10"
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