A study of AmeriCorps programs in four western states found the federally funded corporation is accomplishing its objective to operate in a nonpartisan, politically neutral manner. AmeriCorps participation significantly increased community involvement, with no differences by gender, race, or political orientation. (Contains 81 references.) (JOW)

A federally-funded program to train community volunteers in techniques for tutoring students of English as a Second Language (ESL) is reported. The program trained 97 tutors in ESL instruction and 142 in basic literacy teaching. The report describes efforts to recruit and select both volunteers and students, outlines the program's costs, assesses…

The Mutual Aid Project (MAP) has developed a community organizing and planning approach which has focused its attention on the continuing role of older people within their neighborhoods. This approach has sought to strengthen not only the day-to-day arrangements for mutual aid and support, but also those actions which will assist groups in…

THIS PROPOSAL IS FOR A KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM TO REINFORCE THE SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND COGNITIVE GAINS ACHIEVED BY ABOUT 125 RACIALLY INTEGRATED PROJECT HEADSTART GRADUATES. FUNDED UNDER TITLE VI OF THE 1964 CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, THE PROGRAM WILL BE STAFFED BY FIVE CLASSROOM TEACHERS, ONE CONSULTING TEACHER, ONE LANGUAGE SPECIALIST, ONE GUIDANCE…

An examination of hundreds of studies on the use of volunteers in mentoring programs, service programs, and local community change initiatives highlight the importance of screening, training, and volunteer management. Each year, more than 90 million Americans contribute more than 20 billion volunteer hours. Personal benefits of volunteering…