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Banes, Robert E. – Parks and Recreation, 1975
This article discusses the training of volunteers for use in recreation. (RC)
Descriptors: Recreation, Volunteer Training, Volunteers
Weinberg, Isolde Chapin – Parks and Recreation, 1975
Volunteering is doing what you can to help, with everyone welcome to try. (RC)
Descriptors: Voluntary Agencies, Volunteer Training, Volunteers
Engh, Fred C. – Parks and Recreation, 1975
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Recreational Activities, Responsibility
Conrad, C. Carson – Parks and Recreation, 1975
Descriptors: Departments, Parks, Physical Activities, Physical Fitness
Tedrick, Ted; And Others – Parks and Recreation, 1984
Prior to improving volunteer services, a leisure agency should have a realistic expectation of the desired accomplishments, both in individual and organizational terms. A systems approach to volunteer management is discussed that includes the components of planning and coordination; recruitment and orientation; training and placement; and…
Descriptors: Administration, Leisure Education, Management Systems, Program Development
Henderson, Karla A. – Parks and Recreation, 1980
Expectancy theory suggests that volunteers make choices based on certain predetermined goals. Three major needs that can be applied to the selection of volunteer activities are: the need for achievement, the need for power, and the need for affiliation. (JN)
Descriptors: Affiliation Need, Goal Orientation, Interpersonal Relationship, Leisure Time
Poole, Mary D. – Parks and Recreation, 1975
The Junior League has provided many communities with various volunteer services including environmental education. (RC)
Descriptors: Community Education, Environment, Environmental Education, Volunteers
Parks and Recreation, 1975
This article discusses how volunteers are serving their communities. (RC)
Descriptors: Departments, Parks, Recreation, Voluntary Agencies
Penley, Linda – Parks and Recreation, 1975
This article discusses the use of senior citizen volunteers at the National Recreation and Park Association office. (RC)
Descriptors: Citizen Role, Older Adults, Recreation, Volunteers
Roth, Helga – Parks and Recreation, 1971
Descriptors: Education, Institutions, Leisure Time, Programs
Martin, W. Donald – Parks and Recreation, 1971
Descriptors: Athletics, Organization, Recreational Programs, Volunteers
Crawford, Robert W. – Parks and Recreation, 1975
This article explores various ways to recruit and keep volunteers for park and recreation departments. (RC)
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Community Involvement, Departments, Parks
Parks and Recreation, 1975
This article describes the volunteer programs of several large companies. (RC)
Descriptors: Citizen Role, Community Involvement, Industry, Voluntary Agencies
Parks and Recreation, 1988
The president and chief executive officer of the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA), Fred Engh, discusses the status of the NYSCA today and how recreation professionals are trying to make sports fun for all children. The NYSCA's training and certification program for volunteer coaches is highlighted. (MT)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Athletic Coaches, Certification, Children
Kraft, Eve F. – Parks and Recreation, 1975
The Princeton Community Tennis Program, which was started and maintained by volunteers, is described. (RC)
Descriptors: Athletics, Community Involvement, Lifetime Sports, Recreational Activities
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