social work

This is a discussion of the career opportunities in social work, including how to get involved and where to get more information.

Presents descriptions of jobs that involve helping others, including careers in social work, the Red Cross, and the Peace Corps.

Presents Hull House founder Jane Addams's account of her work at the settlement home in Chicago's West side slums during the years between 1889 and 1909.

Offers tools and inspiration for individuals seeking to make a difference, covering volunteering, board service, fund-raising, workplace initiatives, nonprofit careers, and other related topics.

The author describes her year of service -- the triumphs and setbacks -in a Boston-based community service program.

Presents an overview of careers in the social services, with information on qualifications, training, and salary outlook.

This book discusses careers for social workers in a variety of settings, such as community centers, schools, hospitals, prisons, and nursing homes, and emphasizes that clients need social workers who are trustworthy, compassionate, and fair.

Presents a practical guide for implementing a successful service-learning program for adolescents.

Contains a guide to caregiving careers, including hospitals, nursing homes, day-care centers, hospices, and social services, and describes different jobs and what they entail.

A pioneering social worker relates her experiences and observations about the settlement house she founded.