How to Become a Welfare Visitor
Social injustice and poverty are the bitter truths of today’s world. More than half of the population of the world lives below the poverty line and many are without the basic necessities of life. The disparity between the rich and the poor is growing and the current economic systems do not contribute much to social welfare. There are also other kinds of social issues such as domestic violence and drug abuse that needs to be addressed.
There are, however, people who try to do their best in their given capacities and help those in need. This is not just in shape of monetary help but also by giving their time and utilising their abilities to help others. Sometimes this can outweigh the importance of monetary help to others.
Becoming a welfare visitor is a noble profession and can be a source of betterment to the world. There is a simple procedure that is in place for those who want to take this noble cause forward as a welfare visitor.
Instructions
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Can You Do It
The first to ask yourself is whether you are able to do it or not. It is not an easy job and you will come across a lot of matters that you probably never thought about. You will see people in all kinds of distress and with worries and you will need to control your emotions and help them through the situation. -
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Education
As a welfare visitor, you can work in various capacities with the government and the private organisations. You can be working as a full time employee or a part time volunteer. There are no clear guidelines on education requirements and can vary with each state. However, you should have at least a high school degree and some college education will also help, especially if it is in a related field. -
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Get Some Training
There are organisations that offer programs that train you as a welfare worker. They provide you with some study materials as well as give you hands on training on how to deal with certain situations and how to carry out your work in general. Getting a certification can be helpful in this regard. -
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Choose Your Field
You can work in various fields as a welfare visitor and you can choose an area of specialisation for yourself. This will help you concentrate on your work and be more effective and efficient.
