Abstract

Ayesha Jean
Joni Smith, Executive Director
The Place of Forsyth


I am truly honored that I was able to be in the Honors Mentorship Program to gain an insight of my future career. My internship at the Place of Forsyth has not only broadened my experience in doing something outside of school, but I was able to learn a significant amount of information from the amazing people who work there. The research I did explains the interrelationship between volunteerism and social work. There is research from multiple sources and articles that discusses the history that frames the two topics. As a social worker, it is important to have past volunteer experiences, so that you can connect to everyone you help. You will develop the kindness and mind set needed for the position. Both volunteerism and social work are quite important because they have an  impact in our every day life. My Mentor taught me the importance of being a social worker. It is not doing the job just for a salary, it is using your  experiences  and love for the job to help people overcome challenges.