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Lobley, Jennifer; Edwards, Harriett C.; Vettern, Rachelle; Lesmeister, Marilyn K.; McKinley, Steve – Journal of Extension, 2019
The National 4-H Volunteer e-Forum is an alternative to multistate, face-to-face volunteer forums. Building on the success of regional e-forums, a collaborative group planned and offered three webinars that were relevant, economical, consistent, and convenient to attend. A blended learning strategy can successfully be used for focusing on both…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Volunteers, Extension Education, Seminars
Pathak, Tapan B.; Bernadt, Tonya; Umphlett, Natalie – Journal of Extension, 2014
Climate Masters of Nebraska is an innovative educational program that strategically trains community volunteers about climate change science and corresponding ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in an interactive and action-based teaching environment. As a result of the program, 91% of participants indicated that they made informed changes in…
Descriptors: Climate, Educational Innovation, Environmental Education, Volunteers
Murray, Margaret A.; Vlasnik, Amber L. – NASPA Journal About Women in Higher Education, 2015
This program description explores the purpose, structure, activities, and outcomes of the volunteer intern program at the Wright State University Women's Center. Designed to create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for students and to advance the center's mission, the volunteer intern program builds community while advancing social and…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Gender Issues, Internship Programs, Program Descriptions
Frick, Kevin D.; McGill, Sylvia; Tan, Erwin J.; Rebok, George W.; Carson, Michelle C.; Tanner, Elizabeth K.; Fried, Linda P. – Educational Gerontology, 2012
Objective: To describe the annual operational costs of a mature Experience Corps[R] program in elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public School System. Methods: Systematic records of expenditures kept by the community partner, Greater Homewood Community Corporation, to be reported to funders were made available for analysis. Expenditures…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, School Personnel, Elementary Schools, Older Adults
Robideau, Kari; Vogel, Eric – Journal of Extension, 2014
Volunteers are central to the delivery of 4-H programs, and providing quality, relevant training is key to volunteer success. Online, asynchronous modules are an enhancement to a training delivery menu for adult volunteers, providing consistent, accessible options traditionally delivered primarily face to face. This article describes how Minnesota…
Descriptors: Learning Modules, Online Courses, Electronic Learning, Volunteer Training
Shelton, Kay – Community & Junior College Libraries, 2008
Public and school libraries often allow high school students to serve as volunteers out of their own interest, to fulfill community service requirements for graduation or for court-ordered obligations. Community college libraries often rely on college students on work-study but starting a high-school-age volunteer program would create a bridge to…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Volunteer Training, College Libraries, Volunteers
Jackson, Audrey – Instructor, 1977
A fifth-grade teacher in Kansas City, Missouri, wanted volunteers in her classroom--to help her individualize instruction, work with students who have emotional problems, and allow her more time to plan her instruction. But when two adults volunteered to help, she couldn't think of anything specific for them to do. Here are suggestions for…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Program Descriptions, Student Volunteers
Biasco, Frank – 1976
The University of West Florida has developed a program in which students are able to serve as volunteers to agencies and schools of the community. The psychology department offers credit to any student donating so many clock hours of service per week for 10 weeks or a total or 30 hours per quarter. This paper presents a very brief course outline,…
Descriptors: College Students, Community Involvement, Higher Education, Innovation

Netting, F. Ellen; Hinds, Howard N. – Gerontologist, 1984
Describes the volunteer advocacy program developed by the East Tennessee Advocacy Assistance Program to assist the ombudsman/director in resolving problems of residents in long-term care facilities. Effective volunteer participation requires intensive training, well-defined policies and procedures, coordination with aging network and long-term…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Nursing Homes, Older Adults, Ombudsmen

Wenck, Dorothy – Journal of Home Economics, 1974
Three hundred volunteers have participated in nine training courses, eight weeks each, in a California Cooperative Extension Program for volunteers who are able to teach consumer homemaking information to families with limited resources. (AJ)
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Economically Disadvantaged, Extension Education, Home Economics

Zischka, Pauline C.; Jones, Irene – Gerontologist, 1984
Describes an age-integrated program serving residents in long-term care facilities in New York State. Describes the program's inception, the nature of recruitment efforts, and the content of the training program. A number of illustrations of volunteer ombudsmen interventions are presented for the purpose of providing an overview of services.…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Gerontology, Human Services, Nursing Homes

Cloutier, Anne – Nature Study, 1983
Discusses rewards of being a docent (unpaid teacher contributing knowledge, experience, time, or simply a vibrant dedication toward a common cause). Also discusses opportunities for docents in zoos, museums, art galleries, nature centers, and other locations and several docent-training programs. (JN)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Learning Activities, Program Descriptions

Stone, Judy – English Journal, 1990
Describes a "Volunteer Reader" project in which volunteers from the community read and respond to student essays. Lists typical questions and answers that address the logistics of the project. Notes that the project has spread to the district level. (RS)
Descriptors: High Schools, Program Descriptions, School Community Programs, School Community Relationship

Hale, W. Daniel; Bennett, Richard G.; Oslos, Neil R.; Cochran, C. Dwaine; Burton, John R. – Gerontologist, 1997
Reports on a project that tested the feasibility of recruiting and training volunteers as lay health educators who could coordinate and reinforce the educational efforts of health care providers. The program proved successful in identifying, recruiting, and training volunteers from racially and religiously diverse institutions. Favorable outcomes…
Descriptors: Health Education, Lay Teachers, Patient Education, Program Descriptions
Salt Lake City School District, UT. – 1992
The SMILES (Senior Motivators in Learning and Educational Services) program was initiated in 1977 by Salt Lake City School Volunteers, Inc., a nonprofit organization working with the Salt Lake City School District, as an addition to an established, successful school volunteer program. The purpose of the SMILES program is to recruit and train older…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Intergenerational Programs, Older Adults, Program Descriptions