If a survey questionnaire is designed and worded effectively, volunteers can be used to conduct it. Apple Valley-Rosemount (Minnesota) found that volunteers need not be trained in interviewing techniques, and that the school board and administration can reap a wealth of high quality data and benefits not normally available with conventional, more…

Women extension volunteers in Oregon teaching Defensive Driving classes developed Spanish and Russian materials for non-English speaking residents. (SP)

Reinforcement with tokens and time-out procedures was used to control the disruptive or negative behavior of nine retarded children in a nursery school setting. (Author)

Volunteer business, industry, legal and civic groups have helped Maryland Extension Service home economists open and run a thrift shop which supplies donated goods to program families. Shop also doubles as demonstration facility for nutrition, home management, health and youth-oriented courses. (PD)

The use of volunteers in the school health program, as described, is one way to utilize the nurse's service in a most efficient manner. The plan does not deplete an already inadequate budget, expands the number of school health personnel, and increases available time to conduct a good program. (Author)

Presents theoretical analysis of dynamics of self help groups with special reference to dimensions of volunteer participation. Annotated bibliography ("Self Help and Rehabilitation ) available from author at UCLA School of Public Health, Los Angeles, California 90024. (Author)

Describes some experiments in community participation in preschool education. Volunteers attempt to encourage parents and others in this form of social action. (WY)

Presents seven ideas which are influencing schools: inclusiveness, school as an employing agency, partnership, new interest from industry, volunteers, accountability and relevance. (JB)

Personal solicitation is seen as the most effective way to produce a gift. Specific steps for solicitation are identified: preparation, approach, presentation, and close. Leadership and volunteer training needed for the annual fund drive are discussed. University of Georgia examples are included. (MLW)

Describes the concept and purpose of the National Center for Service-Learning (Washington, D.C.) and outlines some of the resources available to people interested in pursuing the concepts (giving and getting, acting and reflecting, serving and learning) further. (ERB)

Asserts that the quality circle management technique is an exciting and challenging way to improve staff satisfaction and the quality of service. Defines the quality circle concept, outlines steps school administrators should take to establish quality circles, and warns of possible pitfalls. (Author/PGD)

Describes how community volunteers, local businesses, and school employees in the Niles Township (Illinois) High School District collaborated to acquire and install lights for the school football field. (RW)

Reported the stress and coping experience of community volunteers who counseled dying clients and their families. Volunteers most frequently reported turning to themselves or to the client when distressed, also to peers, friends, and family. A common role-defined purpose was significant in stress response and coping. (Author)

Reviews theoretical perspectives on voluntarism. Outlines factors that must be present if minorities and elderly people are to be recruited as volunteers for social agencies. (GC)