March – Social Work 101 with Meri Kelm Lubinsky (Aurora Health)
Although WALC is primarily an educational organization, many of our volunteers, staff, and teachers have inevitably have to take on the role of a social worker when helping our learners–helping them understand the mails, taking them to doctor’s appointments, and more. Meri Kelm Lubinsky will present on what social work involves and what those of us who might have to stepped into that role without proper training should know. Meri is the medical social worker at Aurora Health in Oshkosh and works with many refugee community members in a healthcare setting.
Targeted audience: WALC staff, teachers, and volunteers, Community members with interest in learning more about immigration and immigrants, Community advocates who want to expand their knowledge about different immigrant cultures and to better develop cultural sensitivity when interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.