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Vance, Bill – Small Town, 1990
Describes Cheney's successful use of volunteers in parks and recreation programs. They raised funds, worked for park maintenance and improvement, and organized sports programs and special events. Reports survey results from Washington communities on voluntary efforts of fraternal and social organizations, businesses, and senior and youth groups.…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Recreation Programs, Community Support, Parks
Holmwood, Joseph H. – Parks and Recreation, 1980
The park and recreation department of Kettering, Ohio has begun to promote volunteerism both as a way to involve citizens and as an effective way to make money. Benefits include positive attitudes toward programs, cost reductions, and the availability of persons with special, unique skills. (JN)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Action, Community Involvement, Community Recreation Programs
Lopez, Stephen – Parks and Recreation, 1983
When community groups assume stewardship of underused properties and turn them into recreational spaces, park agencies can save money on overhead and construction. Three stewardship projects in New York State, involving a playing field, gardening areas, and a historical restoration, are described. Criteria for successful projects are included. (PP)
Descriptors: Agency Role, Community Action, Community Involvement, Community Recreation Programs