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Vera Opaluwa

Saskatoon,SK

Summary

Driven Social Work Student with proven experience at Big Brothers Big Sisters, adept in motivational interviewing and client right advocacy. Excelled in creating trusting environments, significantly boosting mentee self-esteem. Skilled in leading community initiatives and advocating for social issues, demonstrating exceptional empathy and professional boundaries.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Social Work Student

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS)
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
01.2025 - Current
  • Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Talked with individuals, sharing positive life experiences to encourage improved self-esteem and boost socialization.
  • Provided guidance and support to children dealing with difficult family situations, emotional issues, and other life challenges.
  • Created an atmosphere of trust and understanding where children felt comfortable sharing their emotions.
  • Actively listened to mentees' concerns without judgement or criticism.
  • Assisted mentees in developing healthy coping strategies for managing stress, anger, and anxiety.
  • Kept information confidential except in cases pertaining to abuse, neglect or threats.

Community Service Volunteer

Sasaktoon Open Door Society (SODS)
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
02.2024 - Current
  • Performed assessments to determine individual limitations and strengths.
  • Engaged in advocacy and public speaking events to raise awareness on critical social issues.
  • Coordinated community clean-up initiatives, leading groups of volunteers to ensure efficient waste removal and recycling.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of Regina
Regina, None
07-2027

Skills

  • Professional boundaries
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Self-awareness
  • Empathy development
  • Cultural history
  • Client Right Advocacy
  • Self-Care Strategies

Timeline

Social Work Student

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS)
01.2025 - Current

Community Service Volunteer

Sasaktoon Open Door Society (SODS)
02.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of Regina
Vera Opaluwa