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Considering a career helping people in poverty? From emergency medicine to working with the Red Cross, the opportunities to help impoverished folks are endless. Whether you'd like to start off by volunteering, or if you're ready to dive in and start working right away, there are a variety of opportunities for you to get involved. Just starting out? Check out entry-level positions and learn about how to further your education while earning an income....
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Whether you realize it or not, it's likely that a family you know has been affected by addiction. It's estimated that one out of every ten Americans struggles with drug or alcohol addiction. As the addiction crisis continues to grow, so does the need for caring, compassionate people who understand addiction and the recovery process. If you're a nonjudgmental person who wants to help others overcome their issues and live their best lives, a career...
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Curious about how the mind works? A career in mental health might be a good fit for you! There are many different options if you're interested in a career helping those who suffer from mental illnesses. If you love helping people in need, you'll be interested to learn more about mental health and how all the different kinds of illnesses are treated. Mental health professionals work with patients to help them recover or manage many mental health problems,...
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Do you get a warm, fuzzy feeling when you help a child? Do you get a kick out of the antics of little ones? If you have a passion for working with kids, there are many career options available to you. No matter what age of children you enjoy working with, there are a variety of career paths that you can follow. From helping children through trauma as a play therapist to educating young adults as a high school teacher, helping children is an amazing...
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Helping people with disabilities is one of the most rewarding career fields imaginable. From social work to mental health therapy, there are a variety of opportunities that allow you to give back to people who are differently abled than those around them. This book walks you through different types of disabilities, volunteer opportunities that will help you learn if this might be a good field for you, education and training required for different...
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Global warming, endangered species, pollution-it's hard to go a single day without hearing about problems with the environment. If you're a person who loves nature and is willing to work hard, you can help. There are a multitude of different careers available for people who want to help the Earth become a cleaner, safer, happier place. From engineering to human resources to working one-on-one with animals, the options are endless. Dive in and find...
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If you love animals, it's a smart move to start thinking about a career in animal welfare. From becoming a veterinarian to becoming the director of an animal welfare organization, there are many possible career paths to consider. This book will walk you through different career options and the necessary education. It also describes how to get a head start by volunteering with animals, as well as potential salaries and the job outlook for those in...
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Are you interested in a job that allows you to truly make a difference? If so, a career helping victims of crime might be the right fit for you. People who help victims work hard every day to assist those who have been subject to terrible crimes work through their trauma and get justice. From volunteering at a hotline to becoming a trained, paid advocate, there are many different avenues that you can take to make a difference to people who have been...
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Slavery was introduced to North America in the sixteenth century, as Spanish and Portuguese settlers relied on slave labor to extract the resources of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Brazil, and other colonies. When the British established North American colonies in the early seventeenth century, slavery gradually became prevalent. This book will examine how slaves were treated in colonial America, and how laws and attitudes about the institution of slavery...
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