The National Association of Social Workers: The National Association
of Social Workers was founded in 1955, and it is the largest
memberships of social workers in the world. The NASW helps social
workers reach the next level when it comes to improving themselves
thus creating professional development programs which are free or
discounted if you're apart of NASW. There are two scholarships
available for students to obtain: the Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial
Scholarship and the Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship. BSW
and MSW students wanting to join NASW have to pay 60$, and it is
due annually. The benefits you receive from joining this organization
are, free and discounted continuing education, connecting with peers,
legal resources, and becoming an advocate.
National Organization for Human Services: The NOHS is a nonprofit
organization representing future Human Services professionals as
well as the present. Their objectives are, providing resources and
opportunities for Human Service Professionals in their professional
development, fostering excellence in teaching, research and
curriculum planning, promoting social justice through advocacy and
policy evaluation. The purpose is to strengthen people and their
communities through human services. There are newsletters, and
magazines that keep you up to date on current trends as well as
podcasts and journals. Students can join NOHS for 35$ per year, and
the benefits are as stated above in addition to free resume
evaluations, volunteer opportunities, applying for members only
grants/scholarships, networking, speaking at conferences, etc.
I would love to join both organizations because they provide the
resources and expertise needed to excel as a school social worker. I
can utilize the scholarships for my BSW and MSW. I can add
volunteering to my resume in addition to getting it evaluated, and I
can showcase my skills by networking and attending conferences will
other experienced professionals. Being around a community of
human services professionals would help build my confidence up as I
am working towards my goals.
Resources:
NASW Home
. NASW, National Association of Social Workers. (n.d.).
Retrieved December 15, 2022, from https://www.socialworkers.org/
