Our Vision

Create a thriving community of empowered social workers who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and connections necessary to transform lives and drive meaningful social change

Our Mission

Bridge the gaps in social work education through comprehensive mentoring, continuous learning opportunities, and a supportive network that fosters professionals growth, resilience, and a deep commitment to social justice. We aim to empower social workers to excel in their career and make a lasting impact in their communities.

The Social Work Neighborhood is committed to working with in an anti-racist and anti-oppressive framework, as well as prioritizing social justice and empowering social workers to address societal injustices and their own biases. Furthermore, we are committed to receiving feedback so we can continue to grow and be a safe and flourishing Neighborhood.

What We Offer

A Mentor is a volunteer who is more seasoned in the social work profession, offering one-to-one support to less experienced social workers or students to achieve the mentee’s goals.

The Social Work Neighborhood Mentorship Program provides the following free resources:

• One-on-one mentorship

• Monthly support group for social workers and students

• Monthly support group for disabled and neurodivergent social workers

• Access to a private Facebook community amongst program members

• Access to a growing library of free resources, trainings, tools, etc.

• Free neighborhood events, guest speakers, etc.

Mentee enrollment occurs based on mentor availability, and mentor applications.

The Social Work Neighborhood is free of charge and aims to maintain free access to resources and support for social workers and students across the United States. We function primarily on donations to cover our web hosting costs.