Describes results of a study focused on the role and relationship of 4-H agents working with program management volunteers in clubs, communities, and counties. Factors found to be instrumental in the expanded involvement of key volunteers include agent self-confidence, belief in volunteerism, strong support system, and careful volunteer selection.…

Formative evaluation in an all-volunteer program is described as a process of gathering data to create a model of key organizational problems, challenging and elaborating the model, and translating the model into action. (SK)

This article explores various ways to recruit and keep volunteers for park and recreation departments. (RC)

This article describes the volunteer programs of several large companies. (RC)

In the Library Service to Shut-Ins program at the Los Angeles Public Library, volunteers deliver books and other media to residents throughout the city. (PF)

The paper examines the development of expertise and the multidimensional forces at work in the process. A qualitative study involving 12 participants at four museums found that expertise development is a cyclical and fluid process and impacted by content, context, and audience. Two areas comprised the focus of this research: (1) the process of…

The findings of this study indicate the need for caution in the use of volunteers in counseling research. (Author)

The differences between volunteers and nonvolunteers, when statistically significant, were not sizable, as revealed by the generally small correlation coefficients and omega squares obtained in this study. (Author)

Volunteer groups improve the life of residents of New York's Harlem district. (CK)

The need for a volunteer force to instruct the numerous illiterates in this country is discussed. It is proposed that as many literate adults as possible teach illiterates on a one-to-one basis and also assist them in finding better jobs. (CK)

Extensive planning by group process is important for establishing successful volunteer programs, as demonstrated by the process developed and tested in a number of demonstration programs nationwide. (SK)

Describes the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program, a volunteer program sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women. CASA volunteers oversee individual cases brought up for foster care or adoption, making sure that the system operates as fairly as possible and that everything is done to establish a permanent home for the child.…

The role of the volunteer in the classroom is discussed. Recruitment of volunteers is considered and roles of volunteers are outlined, including areas such as individual instruction and organization of special activities. (PHR)