Cherish Biju

Dedicated and compassionate Social Work professional with hands-on experience in child welfare, education, community outreach, counselling support, case documentation, and NGO-based field interventions. Skilled in working with vulnerable children and communities, conducting social investigations, maintaining records, providing educational support, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Passionate about child protection, community development, and social justice.

Fieldwork Intern at Caravan NGO (2025-07 – 2025-09)

• Assisted in fieldwork activities and community-based interventions.
• Supported office operations and administrative assignments.
• Participated in data collection, documentation, and programme implementation.
• Coordinated with team members to ensure smooth execution of organisational activities.

Teaching Volunteer / Education Intern at SAKSHI (2025-01 – 2025-03)

• Taught Computer Science, Mathematics, and Science to students of Classes 6–8.
• Conducted engaging classroom sessions at Barco School, Salarpur, Gautam Budh Nagar.
• Assisted students in improving academic understanding and learning outcomes.
• Developed interactive teaching methods to encourage participation and learning.

Community Engagement Intern at New Delhi Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) (2024-05 – 2024-07)

• Worked with focused community groups and students.
• Participated in educational, developmental, and recreational activities.
• Assisted in organising and implementing centre-based programmes.
• Promoted community participation and youth engagement.

Social Work Intern at PRAYAS (2024-01 – 2024-03)

• Conducted case history assessments and maintained detailed client records.
• Assisted in data entry, documentation, and drafting professional reports.
• Supported counselling activities and social investigation processes.
• Visited Child Welfare Committee (CWC) and observed child protection procedures.
• Participated in workshops, campaigns, and educational programmes.
• Gained in-depth knowledge of legal documentation, short-term, long-term, and legal case files.

Outreach Intern at Salaam Baalak Trust (SBT) (2023-07 – 2023-10)

• Conducted outreach work with street-connected and vulnerable children.
• Assisted staff in day-to-day programme activities.
• Built rapport and trust with children while maintaining sensitivity to their backgrounds and vulnerabilities.
• Supported child welfare and protection initiatives.
• Participated in community engagement and child development activities.

Bachelor of Social Work in Social Work – Amity University (2022 – 2026)