Each student is expected to write a 4-page paper about their experience. The final copy of the paper should be double-spaced with a cover page and a reference page. Your paper must be written in APA format. Paper must include one (1) inch margins, double spaced, and 12-inch font.
When answering the questions below, remember to cite your sources for the information. You could use the agency website, an interview with a supervisor, or information from the funding program (Medicaid, or a grant for example). Questions that you should think about using a reference for are italicized. All references used should be appropriately cited (in-text and on the reference page) using APA format.
Your title page and reference page does count towards the 4 page requirement. Please do not use I language throughout only on questions with an * can use I language (ex. I, we, me, us, my/mine, our/ours). Instead of saying, “The agency I volunteered at opened at 8 am.” say “The agency being discussed opens at 8am.” When discussing your personal experiences and opinions, there is no penalty for first person language.
This paper is due 4/30/2023 at 11:59 pm. The paper may include any information you wish, but it must include the following:
- Name of agency, location, telephone number, name of person who supervised you, and the dates you volunteered.
- *What duties you performed during your time at the agency. How do these duties relate to the field of social work.
- Information concerning agency structure: is it a profit or non-profit organization? How are decisions about the structure and function of the agency made? Are MSW or BSW social workers employed there? If so, what does s/he do? If none are employed, why not? What services does the agency provide? Does the agency have an organizational evaluation process? Where does the agency fall on the cultural competency continuum? Does the agency conduct research? If so, what, and how is it used? What kinds of clients are served by the agency: age range, gender, ethnic background, and needs of the clients? What additional services might the agency provide? What are the governmental policies that influence the agency operation?
- *What is your opinion about this experience? The agency? Working with social services?
- *Would you be willing to continue to provide services to the agency? Why or why not? Would you be willing to provide services to a different agency?
Agency:
CApe Fear Valley Hospital
1638 Owen dr. fayetteville NC
28304
Volunter work : Comfort Runner
Supervisor: Aida Wilson
