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Social Work Personal Statement

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I have desired to enter the field of Social Work for as long as I can remember. Caring for others has always been second nature to me. Over the years I have been exposed to many different life experiences, which have introduced me to a wide variety of people, many of them dealing with a multitude of different life hurts which includes addiction, abuse, and mental illness. Having been exposed to such diverse life experiences, the Lord has taught me to love the hurting, and has filled me with a desire to help those in need.
I have, for many years, had a soft spot for young moms that are living with an unplanned pregnancy and contemplating adoption. Over the years, however, I have also found myself being drawn to those who are struggling with various addictions. Addiction is so …show more content…

It is important to be able to have and show empathy for others especially in the realm of being a Social Worker. I have used my gift of empathy to help people throughout my life. I currently serve at my church’s Attic After School program. I currently commit 2 days a week as a leader and mentor to Junior High and High school kids. Most of the kids that come to our after school program come from broken, dysfunctional, and poor homes. The main thing that these kids all have in common is their need to have positive role models that care for them and enjoy their company. I also currently volunteer as a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. A lot of the people that come to the seat checking events are poor and need to be treated in a caring manor as they are being taught how to provide the safest traveling environment for their child. I also check the safety of car seats and make the correct adjustments in the installation of car seats. After each car seat event, my heart is warmed with the knowledge that the children that were leaving the event are now driving away safer then when they first came

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