social work

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

A discussion of the career opportunities in social work, how to get involved, where to get more information, and how to prepare for a career in this area.

Provides an overview of the helping professions, discussing working conditions, training and skills, job outlook, and earnings, and features interviews with practicing professionals in a variety of fields in which they discuss the realities of their jobs.

Contains a brief biography of Jimmy Carter--the thirty-ninth president of the United States--in simple text with photographs, and describes his early days growing up in Georgia, his stint as a Naval officer, and his political career.

United States Marine Rye Barcott describes his friendship with a widowed nurse, Tabitha Atieno Festo, and a community organizer, Salim Mohamed, that developed into a combined effort to create the organization Carolina for Kibera, which promotes participatory development.

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 to 1909.

Provides an overview of career opportunities in the twenty-first century for social workers, and discusses education and training.

A practical guide to careers in the field of public service including caseworker, military chaplain, therapist, Peace Corps recruiter, and medical assistant to the homeless.