Social workers primarily work alone or with other social workers. Since many social work tasks are performed by volunteers, it is useful to have ability in supervising and training volunteers. Some social work careers involve working as managers of associations of social workers and other professional or special interest groups. The Peace Corps often provides interesting and challenging opportunities for social workers. Social workers and psychologists sometimes perform very similar kinds of work.
Settlement houses provide a place for poor people to live.
Helping people on the job with their personal and family problems is a function of Employee Assistance Programs.