I would like to do something for the society in my spare time. Can be teaching, counselling or other social work. Any good suggestions. Also welcome like minded good samaritans.
2007-07-29 19:43:17 · 7 answers · asked by villager 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
Congratulations on your retirement. I'm not sure what MNC stands for. Social work is a profession (as are teaching and counseling) so unless you are interested in going back to school for a degree in the profession then I think you mean volunteering within a human service program. There are a number of areas you could do this in. I would strongly encourage you to look at a big/brother/sister program and/or a mentorship program. Both would take advantage of your lived experience. You can also look at volunteering at organizations like soup kitchens, homeless shelters, adult day care (elderly, developmental and/or mental disability). You could also look at reading programs with your local library or hospital. You might consider hospice. Most local papers will have volunteer opportunities. You could also contact your local schools to see what opportunities they have. DA
2007-07-30 06:07:03 · answer #1 · answered by Dr_Adventure 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure what "superannuated" (graduated?) means, however I do know about social work.
I am presently enrolled in a Master's level graduate program for social work in Connecticut. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology. I find that, for me, social work is the perfect combination of my interests in psychology and social justice work. Full-time (usually 4 classes per semester) students can finish the program in 2 years, and many schools offer extended year plans for people who want to work while in school.
If you are interested in looking into social work schooling, you can either pursue a BSW (bacherlor's in social work) or an MSW (master's in social work), then later a DSW (doctorate in social work) if you become interested in teaching or lecturing in the field.
Social work tends to draw people from the fields of psychology, sociology, anthropology, healing sciences (from medicine to physical therapy), and the occasional law professional. It certainly has a lot to offer to people interested in any or all of these fields.
Lastly, the MSW is currently a very marketable degree in the field of social services work. Alternatives to the MSW might be the MFT (master's in family therapy), master's in counseling, PhD in clinical / child / etc therapy (there really is no master's in psychology). In some programs you can also find a master's in community counseling. Excepting PhD's, the MSW is generally the most marketable and high paying of all these degrees because it is exceedingly well-rounded and can be applied to work with many populations.
Lastly, as long as you are looking at social work programs in the U.S, be certain the program is accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) and has received recognition by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
For more information, you can certainly look on the CSWE's and NASW's websites.
Good luck!
2007-07-29 20:02:45 · answer #2 · answered by shindy9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sir, I would like to suggest to start the following programmes of your own if it is possible:-
1. An orphanage
2. A home for old aged deserted persons.
3. Free tutions for the poor pupils
4. Start a Society with like minded persons and educate the public regarding AIDS, Prevention of Pollution, Health care Etc.
2007-07-29 20:14:20 · answer #3 · answered by Samar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to be heartly congratulated for such a noble gesture. I'm sure you will be a great friend of the needy. If you wish, you may like to get associated with some good Indian NGOs and help them to expand their work:
NGOs working on child issues:
Child Relief & You (CRY) - www.cry.org
Save the Children - savethechildrenindia.org
Helpage India (working for elderly people) www.helpageindia.org
SEWA working for informal self-employed women: www.sewa.org
There are many more NGOs doing good work.
All the best.
2007-07-29 21:47:50 · answer #4 · answered by chamkadaar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is also a service. Give more time for this noble cause.
2007-07-30 04:12:56 · answer #5 · answered by Rana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No suggestions from me but what a noble thought. God bless!
2007-07-29 19:51:28 · answer #6 · answered by leader_of_cool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well....that's indeed a superb idea....i don't know how things work in india...whether you need a degree for that or not. whatever it is...good luck!
2007-07-30 03:32:29 · answer #7 · answered by always-smile 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋