Four case studies of volunteer training focused on achievement of certification or other qualifications identified complex reasons why volunteers drop out or do not complete assessments: a vocation versus vocationalism view of volunteering, intrinsic versus extrinsic incentives, motivation for learning, and role conflict. (Contains 34 references.)…

Describes basic reasons why training programs for youth sport coaches are necessary and provides information germane to several of such certification programs. Notes that it is important to understand that opportunities exist to enhance professionalism entailed in coaching youth sports. Explains how private sector has seized opportunity to provide…

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…

The Locating, Orienting, Operating, and Perpetuating (LOOP) model is a structured way for Extension educators to guide volunteers. Use of LOOP allows Extension educators to link volunteers with organizational mission, project goals, personal interests, significant accomplishments, and recognition. (Author/JOW)

A program for episodic, or short-term, volunteers includes strategies to sustain and support the volunteer during his/her time of service. Efficient and effective training, formal and informal recognition, and brief evaluation can acknowledge volunteers' performance and reinforce the agency's mission. (JOW)

This training activity is intended to facilitate a group analysis of the culture of an organization and the impact of that culture on volunteer diversity. A menu of tools and activities allows the trainer to adapt the activity to the needs of each group. (Author/JOW)

Laubach Literacy Action's trainer certification system incorporates a team composed of a certified supervisory trainer, the apprentice trainer, and a literacy program representative. The strategy provides continuity, increases the knowledge base, and balances strengths and weaknesses. (SK)

Five steps that can help ensure the success of workshops, conferences, or forums for extension volunteers: constructing the steering/planning committee; contracting facilities; planning the program; arranging for food, meals, and catering; and developing the budget. (SK)

This study examines the different types, and effectiveness, of collaboration used by providers to widen participation in further education and training in England between 2001 and 2003. The first section, an introduction, sets a scene for the study and definitions are offered for the main terminology--collaboration and widening participation. The…

Described the development of a program of tutoring services which utilized young mothers who offered their time and energies as volunteers in the public schools in El Paso. (RK)

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

The booklet describes the roles of volunteers in child abuse and neglect programs. Cited are such traditional volunteer functions as fund raising organization, coordination, promotion of public awareness, and advocacy. Among innovative roles considered are parent-aides, lay therapists, providers of direct services to children, and surrogate…

Five members of a school library administration class developed guidelines for a Volunteer Mother Program in public school libraries. Guidelines were stated for the following aspects of volunteer programs: (1) reasons for using volunteers; (2) introduction to the program; (3) recruitment; (4) qualifications; (5) amount of help needed; (6)…

A Texas volunteer program designed to prevent child neglect and abuse also stresses promotion of the public's awareness of its responsibility to report suspected cases. (Author/SE)