The authors present a first-hand account of the massive literacy program in Nicaragua. They describe the political rationale and the extensive organizational tasks of the National Literacy Crusade, pointing out that its success depended upon the commitment of the people and the government to literacy and liberation. (Author/SK)

Describes how the Nicaraguan Literacy Crusade, faced with monumental problems in logistics and organization, succeeded in reaching many of the 800,000 adult illiterates in the country. (AEA)

In order to keep institutions funded, the selection of the trustee development committee is seen as the first priority of the board. The role of trustee in development, selecting the development committee, leadership, organization, development policy, and the effort (communication, information, collaboration, imagination, and conservation) are…

Volunteer management is seen as the result of communications and training. The elements of successful volunteer involvement are examined. Techniques for volunteer development available to members of institutions of higher education are identified. Professional staff must know how to work with volunteers and how to locate new volunteers.…

Considers what benefits volunteerism offers to the aging and to their communities, how this role for the aging is valued, what has been learned from the greater utilization of senior citizen volunteers, and how this opportunity can be provided to those who want it. (Author/AM)

Investigates the use of the MMPI to discriminate volunteers who would become active hotline workers from those who would drop out during or shortly after training. (Author/RK)

Describes a parent-volunteer student-support program (Time-In) for lonely and isolated students at Bret Harte Middle School, a 2001-2002 Blue Ribbon school in the San Jose (California) Unified School District. (PKP)

Reports the results of an evaluation study of an English non-professional, school-based reading program called Volunteer Reading Help (VRH). Finds no significant VRH effect. Analysis shows many discrepancies between recommended VRH approach and the actual approach taken in practice. Calls for more professional help for the volunteers to improve…

Discusses the Early Adolescent Helper program, which was designed to provide a safe and positive after-school environment for young people. In this program, 10- to 15-year-olds serve in day care, Head Start, latchkey programs, and at senior centers. (RJC)

Most college fundraising volunteers are uncomfortable asking for money. A training technique designed to help volunteers overcome these fears takes three hours and addresses attitudes about money and requesting it, good and bad solicitation, and the elements of effective solicitation. A program schedule and practical exercises are offered. (MSE)

Suggests that Catholic schools implement legally sound procedures for volunteer services. Offers guidelines for soliciting and screening volunteers, obtaining references, providing supervision and training. (AC)

Offers descriptions of successful volunteer programs in two schools: one a school-wide program using parents as volunteers to increase student achievement, and the other a literacy program that depends on volunteers in one 1st-grade classroom. Notes that it takes time and effort to organize and involve volunteers productively, but that they can…

The materials for learning Kanuri are designed for the language training of Peace Corps volunteers. They include lessons organized around ten themes: introductions (others, family, greetings and condolences); expressing one's needs; shopping; the tailor; meals; giving and getting directions; travel; daily activities; and gardening. Lessons include…

Since 1988, Public/Private Ventures of Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) has been conducting a series of studies of mentoring programs for at-risk youth. As part of this effort, the recruitment and screening procedures used by Big Brother/Big Sister (BB/BS) agencies were studied in eight cities. Recruitment for the high-profile BB/BS agencies is not as…

This document contains 19 papers on volunteerism presented at a conference on aging. The papers, grouped into themes of trends and implications, resourceful roles, resources, and an agenda for the future, include the following: "Demographic Potential and the Quiet Revolution" (Opening Remarks by Robert A. Harootyan); "Volunteers in the 1990s"…