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Vimbai Chirape

@vimbaichirape

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Enthusiastic, success driven self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

To effectively develop my profession locally or internationally in both theoretical and practical by subjecting myself to a more competitive and standard-oriented environment and making significant contributions towards enhancing the organization's mission.

I am a highly organized, proactive, and hardworking individual with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. I have a strong ability to build and foster relationships at all levels and work well as part of a team.

Through my field practice experiences, I have developed my skills in working with diverse populations, including elderly residents and high school learners. I have also gained experience in conducting assessments, providing counseling and emotional support, and implementing community projects.

I am currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Social Work and Psychology at the University of Cape Town and am passionate about making significant contributions to enhancing the organization's mission.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Volunteer

Current

SHAWCO

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Worked on a violence prevention and digital literacy program, building skills in community engagement, project planning, and sustainability in social work practice.

Community Engagement Project Planning Sustainability Social Work

Field Practice

Athlone High School

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Worked with learners to navigate academic and emotional challenges, providing individual counselling and group sessions.

Counselling

Field Practice

Old People's Home

Feb 2022 - Jun 2022 (4 months)

Worked with elderly residents, creating relationships by offering support and conducting assessments.

Assessments

Field Practice

Somerset Hospital

Feb 2022 - Jun 2022 (4 months)

Exposed to medical social work, observing, assisting with patients' assessments and interventions, providing counselling and emotional support to clients.

Social Work Assessments Counselling