Considers what benefits volunteerism offers to the aging and to their communities, how this role for the aging is valued, what has been learned from the greater utilization of senior citizen volunteers, and how this opportunity can be provided to those who want it. (Author/AM)

Investigates the use of the MMPI to discriminate volunteers who would become active hotline workers from those who would drop out during or shortly after training. (Author/RK)

Discusses the Early Adolescent Helper program, which was designed to provide a safe and positive after-school environment for young people. In this program, 10- to 15-year-olds serve in day care, Head Start, latchkey programs, and at senior centers. (RJC)

Most college fundraising volunteers are uncomfortable asking for money. A training technique designed to help volunteers overcome these fears takes three hours and addresses attitudes about money and requesting it, good and bad solicitation, and the elements of effective solicitation. A program schedule and practical exercises are offered. (MSE)

Suggests that Catholic schools implement legally sound procedures for volunteer services. Offers guidelines for soliciting and screening volunteers, obtaining references, providing supervision and training. (AC)

Offers descriptions of successful volunteer programs in two schools: one a school-wide program using parents as volunteers to increase student achievement, and the other a literacy program that depends on volunteers in one 1st-grade classroom. Notes that it takes time and effort to organize and involve volunteers productively, but that they can…

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)