Despite the growing number of collaborations between volunteers and professional scientists, research efforts investigating the impacts of such collaborations, which we have termed Public Participation in Scientific Research (PPSR), have been very limited. Examples of PPSR projects include citizen science, volunteer monitoring, and participatory…

Burnout in college students is an issue of concern. It adversely affects the learning of students as well as their overall health and well-being. However, little attention has been paid to burnout in college students who donate their time as volunteers in services to their community. This study examined both individual and group factors…

This research reports findings from an intergenerational science program, Project Serve, which placed senior volunteers in elementary and junior high science classrooms to assist teachers and augment instruction. Items from the Children's View of Aging survey (Newman, 1997; Newman & Faux, 1997) were administered before and after the project with…

This bibliography from the Archives Library Information Center lists 118 items that were published between 1979 and 1992. The majority of these items are journal length articles or papers on marketing library services, charging user fees, and employing volunteers. Most of the items cited are from the library or information science literature, and…

A discussion of volunteer efforts and programs at the BBC in Great Britain. (HB)

The limits of amateurism in the Stevenson campaign for the U.S. presidency in 1952 are examined. Both Stevenson and his volunteers lacked political and organizational skills and thus failed to win over wealthy contributors and powerful politicians. (RM)

An approach to locating mentors for gifted programs breaks down recruitment/location tasks into four phases, beginning with searching nearby and moving farther out into the community. (CL)

Describes an adult education program run by volunteers in northern Ohio. (MD)

Reviews issues surrounding the use of volunteers and paraprofessionals in parole. A survey of 52 parole field supervision agencies showed a wide variety of volunteer and paraprofessional qualifications, functions, and salaries. All jurisdictions reported positive results, with evidence of decreasing use of ex-offenders. (JAC)

Records the creation of the Greenwich House Senior Citizen Center Library. (PF)

The program for the use of volunteers at the San Leandro library is described. (SJ)

A successful volunteer program in an elementary school is described. (CK)

Rutgers University sponsors a program of Volunteer Urban Agents for persons who have initiated community projects. Volunteers participate in get-togethers with other agents in an Urban Issues Seminar. The program provides a link between the university and the urban community and helps broaden the understanding of concerned citizens. (SE)

Describes factors that contributed to the success of Helping Our Teachers (HOT) program, a community volunteer program to assist teachers and staff, started in 2000 at the Julia Bryant Elementary School in Statesboro, Georgia. (Contains 20 references.) (PKP)

Summarizes the principles of asset-based community development and indicates that it is more relevant than traditional methods. Explains its characteristics and requirements and identifies critical barriers. Encourages volunteer administrators to apply current knowledge and practices to asset-based community development. (Author/JOW)