Since its initiation in 2003, the College Student Western China Program has had several satisfying achievements. At the same time, however, problems exist in the project. This article gives a brief analysis of problems encountered in the project from the aspects of publicity and campaign work, plans and schedules, student participation, voluntary…

The Western China University Graduates Volunteer Teaching Program (VTP) is a government-oriented social movement aimed at the advancement of social equity and the establishment of a harmonious society. University students, as the undertakers of volunteer teaching, serve as a vital part of this program. The participation of university students has…

This article describes the planning, development, implementation, and effects of volunteer programs in three schools of the Niagara, Ontario region. (HMD)

This search of the ERIC system, Dissertation Abstracts, and the journal literature yielded 35 documents which are abstracts here. These documents review different ways in which students can be utilized as volunteers in school and in the community. (CJ)

Through the Student Volunteer Program at Vermont College, students volunteer to become "big sisters" to children in the community. The latter are selected on the basis of their need for positive identification and friendship with adults. (BB)

Today's schools place a great emphasis on encouraging community service. At Raytown South Middle School, Library Helpers and community service go hand in hand. As of the beginning of April, 34 sixth, seventh, and eighth grade Library Helpers have come to the library media center 427 times and given 185 hours of community service. They have shelved…

AN EXPLANATION OF HOW CHILDREN CAN BE ENCOURAGED TO GIVE SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL, COMMUNITY, AND, IF POSSIBLE, TO PLACES AROUND THE WORLD IS PRESENTED. SERVICES IN THE SCHOOL COULD BE PROMOTED SUCH AS DISTRIBUTING MILK AND COLLECTING MONEY, STARTING A CLASS NEWSPAPER, PROMOTION CLEANLINESS, DECORATING THE SCHOOL, HELPING WITH AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS,…

The new system of recruitment of student assistants at the William Howard Taft High School LRC in Chicago is to select entering freshmen students with high scholastic standing and assign them positions. Incentives are offered to keep their interest. (MBR)

Describes a spelling clinic which proved effective with a voluntary group of college students who were poor spellers. (DD)

The heterogeneous composition of student bodies at 2-year colleges can be an advantage for student volunteer activities. The advantages, problems and innovative approaches characterizing these activities at several junior colleges are discussed and pointed out as being different from those in 4-year colleges and universities. (MN)

Offers tips for cultivating volunteers for community college organizations: begin retention efforts early, "talk up" the organization, identify goals to determine what you can offer volunteers, and stay connected. (EV)

Service learning is an educational experience that provides students with the opportunity to participate in community-based activities and integrated classroom learning experiences. Presents service learning used in an intervention that builds on the inherent strengths of students with emotional and behavioral challenges. (Author)

This paper is a documentary account of a project currently under investigation. The project engages pre-service teachers in a self-study about their participation in community based literacy activities with elementary school children and their families involved in after school programs. Participants in the study are members of a student volunteer…

A combination of affective and cognitive learning, a flexibility to change as society changes - these should be what schooling results in, says a top Red Cross official. She describes some volunteer programs for youth that can help schools extend education beyond the classroom. (Editor)