Saroj Bhusal
Geelong West
Summary
Compassionate and motivated Community Service Worker with strong lived experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds. Experienced in community engagement, outreach programs, and providing empathetic support to vulnerable populations. Passionate about fostering social inclusion, building connections, and empowering communities through meaningful engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Engagement Intern
Whittington Neighbourhood House
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted in community engagement programs, helping deliver pantry services and food relief support.
- Participated in cooking classes and social activities, fostering inclusion and building connections with residents.
- Supported staff in program coordination, preparing resources and engaging with participants to assess needs.
- Learned practical skills in community service delivery, working within a supportive and culturally diverse environment.
Volunteer
Arogin Care Home
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Education
Diploma - Community Services
Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne, VIC06.2026
Skills
- Strong communication and active listening
- Lived experience providing peer support and empathy
- Cross-cultural understanding and teamwork
- Basic record-keeping and administrative support
- Active listening and empathy
- Emotional intelligence cultivation
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Peer relationship building
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Conflict sensitivity
Certification
- First Aid (if completed)
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
- [Any other relevant certificates]
Timeline
Community Engagement Intern
Whittington Neighbourhood House
05.2025 - 08.2025
Volunteer
Arogin Care Home
10.2018 - 05.2019
Diploma - Community Services
Melbourne Polytechnic
Lived Experience
- Personal understanding of mental health challenges and resilience, allowing a unique empathetic approach when supporting individuals experiencing hardship.
- Experience navigating migration and cultural adaptation, providing insight into the challenges faced by multicultural communities.
- Ability to build trusting relationships through shared understanding and compassionate communication.
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