What is Social Work Corps?

Social Work Corps is a service initiative of the Wheelock College Aspire Institute that mobilizes experienced social workers to support new and future social workers in the field and support under-resourced urban agencies.

What are we looking for?

• Social Workers with MSW or LICSW
• 10 years or more experience
• Flexibility to volunteer 2 hours a week
• Willingness to participate in a learning community
• Commitment to one academic year
• Commitment to social work values and ethics

What are the benefits of the program?

• Receive a voucher for a free Wheelock course
• Become and Educator in Residence at Wheelock College
• Gain access to Wheelock College Seminars and Events

Where do SWC Mentors work?

All SWC mentors work in the Greater Boston area.

Current opportunities include:

• Serving as a volunteer case manager through our Pathways to ELL program, an initiative of the Center for Assessment and Screening Excellence (CASE)

• Serving as a mentor to 1-3 social work students at the Mattapan Community Center and the Mattahunt Community Center

How can you get involved?

Email Karen Marshall at kmarshall@wheelock.edu or Dana Fitchett at dfitchett@wheelock.edu for more information and to sign up.

Find a program flier here.

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