Describes the American Home Economics Association's Volunteer Nutrition Consultant Project, in which home economists teach, advise, and share their nutrition expertise with Head Start children and families. Discusses how the program works, what services the volunteers provide, and what effect the program has had on Head Start families. (SO)

Describes Spokane (Washington) Public Schools' successful volunteer program that has nearly 1,300 residents (parents, retired persons, and college students) working 50,000 hours yearly in 42 schools. Provides administrators with tips on gaining school support, organizing effectively (including hiring and training a full-time coordinator), and…

Describes some of the children's services and creative means for stretching the budget to provide these services at the Peoria (Illinois) Public Library. Topics include (1) use of volunteers; (2) acquisition of materials through donations; (3) guest speakers; and (4) solicitation of prizes and reading incentives from businesses and agencies. (MES)

Describes (1) the needs of family caregivers and the attributes of Extension Homemakers that make them suitable to address these needs and (2) how the Volunteer Information Provider (VIP) Program forged a successful liaison between Extension-trained volunteers and family caregivers. (JOW)

Each year thousands of people who may not have had training in education serve as volunteer teachers. This article addresses the question of whether training volunteer teachers can be facilitated by creating partnerships. Options are discussed in terms of team teaching and mentor teaching partnerships for trainees. (Author/MT)

The bottom line of a reunion is increased alumni support of all kinds--including monetary. Planning requires the combined efforts of both staff and alumni leaders. A training plan for alumni reunion leaders is described. (MLW)

The president and chief executive officer of the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA), Fred Engh, discusses the status of the NYSCA today and how recreation professionals are trying to make sports fun for all children. The NYSCA's training and certification program for volunteer coaches is highlighted. (MT)

The three training challenges in the voluntary sector are training nonprofit agency staff in management principles, training staff to work effectively with volunteers, and training volunteers. (SK)

Parents should encourage their gifted children to volunteer in their communities. A variety of models exist (children on their own, children with parents or other adult family members, children with other children). Children should be involved in initial research and planning, and parents should evaluate potential placements. (CL)

An elementary school principal suggests ways to get and keep parents involved in schools. Among these are workshops on curriculum and being a parent, parents serving as volunteers and instructors, and an annual breakfast for fathers. (MLF)

The Foster Grandparent Program benefits the elderly, the handicapped individuals, and the service agencies involved. Grandparents participate in a variety of supervised activities (such as helping with field trips). The program's success may be attributed to a number of factors, including its cost effectiveness and the availability of retired…

Explains the need to reexamine volunteer programs in light of budgetary problems now found within corrections. Describes two contemporary volunteer programs and uses data pertaining to these programs to further clarify the current status and possible future directions of correctional voluntarism. (JAC)

The Princeton Community Tennis Program, which was started and maintained by volunteers, is described. (RC)

Explores a positive approach to possible volunteer roles which could result in expanded services to media center clients. (Author)

Programs to train occupational therapy activity directors and volunteers have been conducted in the state of Washington from 1958 to the present time. This article discusses them and points out the need for professional leadership and supervision in them. (Author/JA)