Surveys three studies on the use and value of teacher aids and cites the need for more evaluation and research in this area. (GB)

An article describing the activities of the Vermont Consumer Aide Program. Volunteers, mostly older lower income persons, visit the less advantaged elderly and acquaint them with various aid programs, consumer information, and offer help for individual needs. (Author/JB)

Discusses the benefits of students from the local high school serving as aides in kindergarten classes. (MB)

In describing the volunteer of the future, this paper portrays the volunteer of the past and depicts a wide array of unpaid helping persons including students, retired persons, the poor, addicts and professional men. (Author/CG)

The effectiveness of volunteer therapists to reduce hospital recidivism was investigated using female schizophrenic outpatients. At the end of one year recidivism rates in the volunteer therapist group were significantly lower than in the control group. The majority of recidivists in both groups had returned by the fourth month. (Author)

The use of volunteers in many types of services and programs may expand in the foreseeable future and libraries should keep certain principles in mind in using them. (AB)

Assessment was obtained of both initial attitudes and attitude change among college students and chronic patients in a hospital companionship program. At the conclusion of the program, students manifested significantly more favorable attitudes toward patients and less favorable attitudes toward the mental hospital; patients saw the students as…

A small sample of volunteer graduate students were randomly assigned to two treatment groups and a control group, to increase their ability to work effectively with specially admitted black students. Results are positive but should be viewed with caution. Need for further study is indicated. (CJ)

The Work Again Project prepares older adults for employment or voluntary positions through a series of workshops and minicourses. The placement component has found positions for over 6,800 people in the categories of labor, business, education, housekeeping, and sitting. (SK)

Examines the reality of corporate involvement in community and social welfare in light of the Reagan administration's emphasis on private sector philanthropy. Describes specific company programs and provides advice for corporate donors. (SK)

Describes a Wisconsin program which is aimed at delinquency prevention. Discusses program development, components, and theory; and the requirements of leadership, volunteers, and youth involvement. Journal available from National Office for Social Responsibility, 208 North Washington, Alexandria, VA 22314. (CT)

Explores whether training can affect the illusory correlation. Materials used by Chapman and Chapman (1969) were used. Attempts were made to influence the illusory correlation by providing a simulated training session. Training was no more effective than nontraining in reducing this phenomenon. This is consistent with Chapman and Chapman (1969).…