https://doi.org/10.31261/GSS_SN.2023.14.08
The purpose of this article is to analyse various forms of professional social work and various forms of rescue or care activities in a non-governmental organization. The research area is Caritas of the Lomza Diocese, especially Parish Caritas Teams and School Caritas Circles. In these types of institutions, social work is particularly important, as it concerns wards who cannot always help themselves. Although social work performed primarily by volunteers does not always have the hallmarks of professional social work. However, activities of a rescue or caring nature can serve to apply professional social work methods in the future. The techniques used by volunteers and methods of social assistance during the pandemic create trust, which is essential in performing social work in other unpredictable circumstances, such as the refuge of Ukrainians in Poland during the current war. The research area, Caritas of the Lomza Diocese, carries out commissioned tasks in the field of social assistance, using various forms of professional action and rescue and care activities. It is worth noting that local government institutions often do not have the social potential of volunteers as Caritas of Lomza Diocese in social assistance provision. Employees undertaking community work are also involved in coordinating various relief actions and activities. They fulfil their role by coordinating activities using modern forms of social work, such as networking and party working. Through the analysis of survey research and analysis of internal documents (desk research), the author of the study attempts to present the specifics of social work provided to the wards of the Caritas Diocese of Lomza during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vol. 14 (2023)
Published: 2025-08-07
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