This report by the Canadian Education Association identifies present trends and school board concerns in the use of auxiliary personnel. The information contained in this report was obtained through a questionnaire sent to 75 school boards in the summer of 1974. The first section deals with paid aides and presents school board policy on paid aides…

Although motives vary, most VISTA Volunteers bring with them a service orientation and a genuine desire to work with people. But few enter with any prior experience in the social welfare field or any clear picture of the particular nature of the helping role. The majority of Volunteers are at a turning point in their development as they leave the…

A broad overview of a two-year Peace Corps project designed to implement educational television (ETV) in Colombia is presented in this report. The project is briefly described in an opening section, including discussions of the Peace Corps' goals, Colombia's conditions and need for ETV, the Volunteers, organization of the project, telecasting, the…

This bibliography on paraprofessional school personnel lists material on paraprofessionals published since the first bibliography on this topic (ED 048 102) was issued in 1970. The bibliography is divided into Books and Papers (142); Articles (146); and Theses (11). It is indicated that much of the material listed here was announced in "Research…

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)

Describes the American Home Economics Association's Volunteer Nutrition Consultant Project, in which home economists teach, advise, and share their nutrition expertise with Head Start children and families. Discusses how the program works, what services the volunteers provide, and what effect the program has had on Head Start families. (SO)

Describes Spokane (Washington) Public Schools' successful volunteer program that has nearly 1,300 residents (parents, retired persons, and college students) working 50,000 hours yearly in 42 schools. Provides administrators with tips on gaining school support, organizing effectively (including hiring and training a full-time coordinator), and…

Describes some of the children's services and creative means for stretching the budget to provide these services at the Peoria (Illinois) Public Library. Topics include (1) use of volunteers; (2) acquisition of materials through donations; (3) guest speakers; and (4) solicitation of prizes and reading incentives from businesses and agencies. (MES)

Describes (1) the needs of family caregivers and the attributes of Extension Homemakers that make them suitable to address these needs and (2) how the Volunteer Information Provider (VIP) Program forged a successful liaison between Extension-trained volunteers and family caregivers. (JOW)

Each year thousands of people who may not have had training in education serve as volunteer teachers. This article addresses the question of whether training volunteer teachers can be facilitated by creating partnerships. Options are discussed in terms of team teaching and mentor teaching partnerships for trainees. (Author/MT)

The bottom line of a reunion is increased alumni support of all kinds--including monetary. Planning requires the combined efforts of both staff and alumni leaders. A training plan for alumni reunion leaders is described. (MLW)

The president and chief executive officer of the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA), Fred Engh, discusses the status of the NYSCA today and how recreation professionals are trying to make sports fun for all children. The NYSCA's training and certification program for volunteer coaches is highlighted. (MT)

The three training challenges in the voluntary sector are training nonprofit agency staff in management principles, training staff to work effectively with volunteers, and training volunteers. (SK)

Parents should encourage their gifted children to volunteer in their communities. A variety of models exist (children on their own, children with parents or other adult family members, children with other children). Children should be involved in initial research and planning, and parents should evaluate potential placements. (CL)

An elementary school principal suggests ways to get and keep parents involved in schools. Among these are workshops on curriculum and being a parent, parents serving as volunteers and instructors, and an annual breakfast for fathers. (MLF)