Student Organizations: Social Work Club

Mission

The mission of the Social Work Organization of Carthage College shall be a commitment to promote the general welfare of its membership, college, and the local community through the use of the bio-psycho-social perspective of the generalist model being taught in the Social Work Program. The Social Work Organization shall be committed to enriching student and faculty awareness regarding national issues affecting the welfare of its membership, college, and community.

Activities

Social Work Club is involved in many organizations on campus and in the community. Members attempt to support campus and community activities through volunteer work and/or monetary donations. Activities include:

Fundraisers (at least one per semester, with additional fundraisers as part of service projects
Service projects (at least one per semester)

Past projects have included:

Welcome baskets for refugee families
Easter baskets for children at a local homeless shelter
Fair Wisconsin campaign — campaigned in opposition to the 2006 Marriage Amendment
Domestic Violence Awareness Skit — performed a skit at a Domestic Violence Awareness Rally held by a local shelter
Holiday Fundraiser — raised money for Racine families for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays
Graduate School Information Session — members helped organize a graduate school information session for the other social work students

Networking and Support

Sharing Opportunities
Meetings and online communication allow students to share opportunities for field placements, employment, study abroad options, and volunteer work.

Mentorship
Juniors and seniors serve as mentors for the freshmen and sophomores.