The School of Social Work’s ENGAGE Team is hosting virtual discussions for students and the Michigan Social Work community on engaging and assisting during the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion on April 16 features the Ginsberg Center’s opportunities for community engagement and strategies for providing assistance during times of crisis and self-care ideas from Dominique Crump, MSW '19. In addition, each session will:
Note; if you are an MSW student, the hours you volunteer may be counted towards your field hour requirements. Check with your field faculty member and have your volunteer opportunity approved in advance as a supplemental field experience activity.
On April 9, the conversation showcased the emergency response work of MSW student and Pastor of the Historic King Solomon Baptist Church in Detroit, Charles E. Williams II. Williams shared other community engagement opportunities in Detroit. The Office of Field Education also provided guidelines on receiving field credit for volunteer work, and Dominique Crump, MSW '19 guided students through a meditation and discussion on the importance of self-care.
Organizers: ENGAGE SSW and the Office of Field Education
Facilitators: Trina Shanks, Dan Fischer, Sonia Harb, Fatima Salman, Ayesha Ghazi Edwin, and Dominique Crump
Featuring: The Ginsberg Center
We look forward to you joining us for a rich conversation on how we can mobilize ourselves to better respond to community needs during this time of crisis.
Please refer to the following resources for more information:
Volunteer Opportunity List (updated weekly)
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