Social Work Perspectives on International Volunteer Service

2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 1340-1355 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. J. Lough
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Volunteer Service ◽  
International Volunteer

International Volunteer Service

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin J. Lough
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
The United States ◽  
Limited Data ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
International Service ◽  
Social Work Research ◽  
Service Programs ◽  
Volunteer Service ◽  
The Social ◽  
International Volunteer

The article provides a brief historical overview of international volunteer service, along with changes to traditional forms of international service. It presents a general typology for contemporary international-service programs and reviews how these forms differ in practice. Using the limited data available, it provides a demographic snapshot of the scale and prevalence of international volunteer service from the United States and globally. The article reviews critical intersections between international service and social work, and describes debates of particular concern to the social worker profession. Finally, the article outlines important areas for future social work research and practice.

Volunteer Service in Medical Social Work

The Family ◽  
1942 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-70
Author(s):  
Eleanor E. Cockerill
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Medical Social Work ◽  
Volunteer Service

Suicidal Ideation in Sudanese Women

Crisis ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 154-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert D Goldney ◽  
Lillian Craig Harris ◽  
Alia Badri ◽  
Sara Michael ◽  
Laura Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Vulnerable Population ◽  
Anecdotal Evidence ◽  
Displaced Persons ◽  
Volunteer Service ◽  
International Volunteer ◽  
Recent Establishment

A literature review indicated that suicidal behavior in Sudan was very infrequent. However, an assessment of suicidal ideation in two Sudanese groups of women demonstrated high levels, particularly in women in a displaced-persons area. In addition, the recent establishment of a Befrienders International volunteer service allowed anecdotal evidence of substantial suicidal behavior to be collated. These findings highlight the need for further professional and volunteer assistance with continuing evaluation and research concerning programs for this vulnerable population.

Developing and utilising social capital through international volunteer service

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 331-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin J Lough ◽  
Margaret S Sherraden ◽  
Amanda Moore McBride
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Volunteer Service ◽  
International Volunteer

Motivation for International Volunteer Service

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clark D. Campbell ◽  
David Krier ◽  
Donell L. Campbell ◽  
Ryan D. Kuehlthau ◽  
Todd S. Hilmes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Volunteer Service ◽  
International Volunteer

Dysphagia in Hospice Care: The Roles of Social Work and Speech-Language Pathologists

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 173-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Hinson ◽  
Aaron J. Goldsmith ◽  
Joseph Murray
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Hospice Care ◽  
Patient Communication ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Four Levels

This article addresses the unique roles of social work and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in end-of-life and hospice care settings. The four levels of hospice care are explained. Suggested social work and SLP interventions for end-of-life nutrition and approaches to patient communication are offered. Case studies are used to illustrate the specialized roles that social work and SLP have in end-of-life care settings.

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