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…

The challenge is ever present for NAEYC's chapter Affiliates to find new members who want to make a commitment to the organization and to have fresh, innovative ideas that will sustain local groups. Involving undergraduates in local Affiliates contributes to preparing the next generation of leaders, a necessary strategy for preserving and…

The aim of this research is to understand how students view their volunteer choices to take part in a specific scientific education programme while they attend high school. This programme is called (Provoc) located at Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), Brazil. Historically, this programme has been characterised by a significant predominance of…

Describes the innovative educational methods undertaken in Botswana in order to cope with a serious shortage of funds and facilities. (AN)

Colleges and university missions often espouse ideals such as creating an active and engaged citizen. The concept, principles and manifestation of citizenship can take many forms. One such form is that of prosocial behavior, or voluntary actions towards others. Philanthropy is one example of prosocial behavior. This study enhances our knowledge of…

Educators need to help kids help others so that they can help themselves. Volunteering does not involve competition or grades. This is one area where students don't have to worry about measuring up to the expectations of parents, teachers, and coaches. Students participate in charitable work to add another line to a college transcript or job…

Findings of this exploratory investigation suggest that undergraduate student volunteers who participate in meaningful training experiences designed to help them understand their preprofessional work roles and responsibilities will become more knowledgeable about the student personnel agency that they serve, will personally benefit from…

Investigates the motivational needs of adolescent volunteers (N=255) in a variety of volunteer settings. While there were similarities between the motivations of adolescent and older volunteers, some important differences were found. The findings are explored in the context of the adolescent development stage, and implications are discussed.…

This study examines patterns of organized activity and their concurrent association with academic achievement, problem behavior, and perceived adult support in a sample of urban, early adolescent, middle school students (mean age = 13.01; N = 2,495). Cluster analyses yielded six activity profiles: an uninvolved group (n = 775, 31.1%), a multiply…

Objective: Cell phone use while driving is hazardous; it quadruples the risk of a collision and multiplies the risk of a fatality nine-fold. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 8% of young drivers and 5% of all drivers use cell phones while driving. Participants and Methods: The authors trained graduate student…

This pilot study was an attempt to meet some everyday needs of handicapped students in college by assigning a student aide to each. Aides were given financial assistance or "workshops" from project funds in return for their services. Such finds, therefore, served the dual purpose of helping the aide financially, and helping handicapped students…

This handbook provides a basic outline for those establishing a volunteer program. There are ten chapters: 1) "Basic Information on Volunteer Services," defining volunteers, school volunteer programs, tutorial programs, costs, and services performed by volunteers; 2) "Organizing and Developing a Volunteer Program;" 3) "Administration of the…

The advantages, problems and innovative approaches characterizing student volunteer activities at 2-year colleges are discussed. (RN)

Summarizes a new synthesis from the National Center on Effective Secondary Schools, which shows that high school youth service programs are far from common. Models for school-based programs include special events and cocurricular activities, school credit or requirement, laboratory for an existing course, community service classes, and service as…