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Kerka, Sandra – 1998
Social, economic, political, and technological changes in the last quarter century have changed the volunteer sector. This publication identifies some of the trends and the issues they raise for the emerging profession of volunteer management. Volunteers are more diverse than ever in age and background. Volunteers' motivations and expectations are…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Oriented Programs, Coordination
Imel, Susan – 1986
Although volunteer tutors traditionally have formed the basis of the programs of Laubach Literacy Action and Literacy Volunteers of America, volunteers have begun to play a greater role in adult literacy instruction provided through community-based organizations, correctional institutions, churches, and federally funded adult basic education.…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs, Educational Benefits
Ilsley, Paul – 1985
This exploration of the growing field of literacy voluntarism encompasses the literature, history, trends, and issues of the volunteer role in literacy programs. The majority of the literature is characterized as descriptive and program specific; the research is found to lack definition and theoretical foundation. The literature also reflects…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Community Education
Wrigley, Heide Spruck – 1993
A 2-year national study by Aguirre International identified effective and innovative instructional approaches, methods, and technologies used to provide literacy instruction for adult English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) literacy students. Adult ESL literacy learners were found to be varied in terms of literacy backgrounds and experience. Adults who…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Community Organizations, English (Second Language), Family Literacy
Chao, Theresa Hsu – 1997
Approximately 83,000 students are taking Chinese language instruction in 634 Chinese heritage community language schools in the United States. These schools date to 1848 and serve immigrant groups wishing to preserve their heritage and promote children's ethnic identity. Both for-profit and non-profit Chinese language schools exist, the former…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Chinese, Community Programs, Educational Trends