As a result of my love for assisting others, I am constantly looking for volunteer opportunities. One of my most recent volunteer experiences was at the Allied Churches of Alamance County Food Pantry. While volunteering there, I ended up interacting with a veteran whom I …show more content…
The rewards I will gain from being a social worker are immeasurable. Some people gain energy from exercising, others from getting a good night’s rest, but I gain energy from making a difference in other’s lives. My general well-being is improved when I help others because I know that somehow their lives are better as a result of my assistance. The social work profession will help me learn to respond to people’s needs and maybe even lessen the incidence of food insecurity I mentioned in the introduction. I am confident that social work is the only profession that will provide genuine fulfillment in my