i would like to be a socialwelfare work but i dont know where to start?
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In most states you only need a Bachelors degree in some "related" field, like psychology, and 1 year of child care experience.  You can then actually be called a "counselor" or have some such title.  Most not for profit agencies even take less education depending on experience. You can also be "licensed or certified" to do "substance abuse counseling" with a GED and required number of hours of coursework prescribed by the certifying body. Real expertise, of course, is gained by experience in the field and education- Masters level is where you may be considered a real professional and paid a reasonable wage.
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Go to college. Major in Behavioral Sciences in community college and social work at university. You might want to consider a master after that to get more choice in what you do later on.
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You need to be around people plain and simple learn conversational skills and work the room. Maybe even a galss of wine in a social setting would help. Or talk to the faceless people on here and work your way up to a party.
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I would suggest that you start with an Office Job.\nBone up on your Keyboarding, Go to an Occupational school if you have to.  The Office Job doesn't require heavy lifting hor standing on your feet for hours.  If you want to work, you must prepare yourself for employment.  Remember you must have something to offer an employer before you can be hired.  If you are proficient with a Computer and know anything about accounting, that is a plus.\nYou might also try a Real Esate office, they always need someone to answer phones and do light paperwork.\nGood Luck Lady.
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I'm trying the same thing but in Milton Keynes.  I've heard that the best way to start your career is to do some volunteer work with a care organisation.  Hope this helps.
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if you call your local social services office they can direct you to the proper office.  sometimes they do it there. but I think you have to meet financial qualifications.
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Friend you have to change your approach. It is not important that how you start the work- big way or small way. The important thing is that you want to do social work and it will be even more important if you could start it even in a small way- let us say start helping from one marginalized person of your locality.\n\nWhen you start any work you must have one thing in your mind that it is not going to help just one person. You must thing of helping any one in sense of empowerment of that particular person. The empowered person  will positively affect his/her surrounding. Spoon feeding creates dependency. It is always better to give, says a Chinese saying, a fishing technique to a hungry man than a fish. And above all,  right to live in dignity is a basic human right. The best way to help those who are disenfranchised live a dignified life is through creation of Social Capital. \n\nSo work on making social capital. It will be permanent and most effective tool to bring positive change in our society.\n\nShaheen Ansari
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Suggestion 1 would have been to never get a degree in sociology.  That was a bad choice if you actually want to earn enough to live on.  I have known several people who have studied this, NONE of them have a job in sociology.  MAYBE if you had a PHD in sociology you would at least have a chance, but the only jobs in sociology are teaching sociology and possible social worker work.  Either way, you'll need to brush up on your table waiting skills.  I'm not trying to be mean, these are just my observations.\n\nIf you are hellbent on finding a job in sociology, try working with underserved children in non-profit organizations such as The Steppingstone Foundation.  They might hire someone with a slightly heightened awareness of social issues.
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There so many options you could take.  First focus on how you want to apply what you learn.  As a child psychologist, or a pupil service attendant, or what about working with social services focusing on a certain age group of children, elementary, middle or High school.  What ever you choose YEAH for you.  That is a definite field that needs people who really care and want to make a difference.  In California there is a program in LA connected with LA Works.  They are advocates for children.  Call them and maybe you could do some volunteer work to help you really focus in on what your heart desires.  Best of luck to you!
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Going to school is always a good alternative to unemployment, but think carefully whether psychology is what you ultimately want as a career.  You may end up further constraining your career choices.\n\nConsider your degree in social service, can you do anything else with it?  You are not bound to become a social worker, there are other opportunities you may be qualified to pursue.\n\nHave you tried attending career fairs for the social service field?  Conferences for social service professionals?  You can find information about these events in industry journals or trade magazines, and they should be available through your school library or your local public library.  Network at these events and you can get your foot in the door to potential employers.  Good luck!
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You should consider low income housing and a social worker
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Get experience through volunteering, if you can.\n\nThen you have experience and you show you have a work ethic.
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The best thing to do is to check with the college for this answer.\nMany colleges have a social worker degree available. \nAs a former foster parent, I dealt with SW's all the time, and it seemed that most of them had schooling in sociaology, psychology, etc.
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It depends first of all what your intentions are.\nIf you are genuine, get a work permit and beforehand, go to night classes.\nThe better you speak English, the more you will be accepted into your new society. Plus, you have got more of a chance of getting decent job. Good Luck!
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Join your local political party of choice, volunteer for a good few years, door knocking, talking to people, campaigning, getting known in your community. Then, ideally volunteer in an MP's office to see if you will like the job. Then work your way up, get some elected positions under your belt at local level...maybe become a local councillor. Attend lots of local-level party meetings and try and change things from the inside. Then eventually stand for a reasonably safe seat in your (ideally local) constituency, and hope for the best. Et viola!
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i am studying to be a social worker in London and the main thing they want before letting you study is experience. I'm not sure how old you have to be when you leave school but maybe you could start off doing voluntary work in a care home or that environment. its hard to say to much as like i say I'm not sure on the education system over there. however you do it i wish you all the luck as there is not enough social workers but too many people needing them.
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Well, it's hard to help out a guy who doesn't give many details.\n\nIf you're tired of working for other people, then you'll have to do some old fashioned saving, or if your credit is good, ask for a loan from a bank.\n\nStart your own business, like a: I'll sell your stuff on Ebay for you type of thing.\n\nOr if you're lazy, try to hurt yourself and get on Social Security for disability, but they're really stingy right now, so chances are you'd get really hurt and then no one would want to hire you and no one would pay you.