Writing an Activities Resume
Essential Resume Components
- Personal Information: Name, address, telephone number and email are necessary information. However, information that is private is not required on resume, such as social security number.
- Honors and Awards: Any award, recognition, or honor received can be shared here. These can be academic and/or community-based.
- Activities: In this section, include both the organization and your role in the activity, such as editor of the school newspaper. In this component include community service activities.
- Work Experience and Internships: Include information from both after school or summer jobs. The data needed is the name of company, company location, your position, date of employment, hours worked per week, description of responsibilities. Internship experience should be described similar to work experience.
- Workshops and Summer Programs: These might include summer camps or workshops for theater, athletics, writing, or other special interests.
Sample Activities Template
Student Name: ___________
DOB: ___________
___________ High School
Extracurricular Activities | School Years | Hrs.-Per-Wk. / Wks.-Per-Yr. | Positions/Honors |
|---|---|---|---|
Diversity Club | 9,10,11,12 | 2/40 | President 12 |
Yearbook | 12 | 5/40 | Section Editor |
Peer Education | 11,12 | 2/20 | Selected to mentor 9th and 5th grade students in Braintree schools |
Camp Anytown | Summer 2001 | 1 week full time | Diversity Camp |
Honors and Awards | School Years | Honors/Description |
|---|---|---|
Principal's Award | 11 | Math, English |
Principal's Award | 10 | Math, History, English, Science |
High Honors | 10, 11 |
Community Service | School Years | Hrs.-Per-Wk. / Wks.-Per-Yr. | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Sunday School Teacher | 12 | 2/52 | Pre-kindergarten class |
Serve-a-thon | 11,12 | 9/1 day | Serve the Boston community to beautify schools |
City Year for Kids | 11,12 | 35/1 | Mentoring program for 2nd grade intercity children |
Walk for Hunger | 9,10 | 5/1 day |
Employment | School Years | Hrs.-Per-Wk. / Wks.-Per-Yr. | Positions/Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Dunkin' Donuts | 10 | 9/12 | Cashier |
Honeydew Donuts | 12 | 8/12 | Cashier |
Nanny | Summer 9, 10, 11 | 25/10 |
Sports | School Years | Hrs.-Per-Wk. / Wks.-Per-Yr. |
|---|---|---|
Varsity Soccer | 11,12 | 5/20 |
Varsity Basketball | 10,11,12 | 5/20 |
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Sample Activities Resume
Earl E. Action
5555 Westford Rd.
Westford, MA 01886
Phone: (978) 608-0780
Email address you check the most
Education
Westford Academy, 2015-present
(List other high schools attended and dates of attendance)
Honors and Awards
National Merit Commended Student, 2018 or Grade 11
Excellence in Business Award, Grade 10
Black belt in Taekwondo, Grade 11
Activities / Athletics
Westford Academy Soccer (Grades 9-12)
- Junior Varsity, Grade 10
- Varsity, Grades 11-12
- Captain, Grade 12
Dance (Ghost Studio) (Grades K-12)
- Mouse King in the Nutcracker, Grade 11
- Teach pre-school class once a week, Grades 11-12
Taekwondo (Grades 5-12)
- Assistant teacher for class for kids, ages 5-7
DECA Business Club (Grades 9-12)
- State Qualifier, Grade 10
- International Qualifier, Grade 11
Community Service
Ghosts and Goblins, Grades 9, 11, 12
- Mentor an elementary school student weekly at Abbot School
St. Catherine's Youth Ministry, Grades 9-12
- Treasurer, Grade 11
- Attend weekly meetings and various community service activities
Other Educational Experiences
Job Shadow Day at Lowell Humane Society, Grade 11
Jobs / Employment
Market Basket (Summer 2017-present)