This article offers specific methods that could be used for recruiting, training, and evaluating classroom volunteers in school volunteer programs. (MB)

This description of a program in which public libraries serve as sites for mediation sessions discusses the advantages of mediation over judicial proceedings in resolving disputes in the neighborhood and workplace, the role of the library in this program, and the effects on the library's relationship with the community. (CLB)

Analyzes the successful volunteer program in the Spokane, Washington, Public School District #81. Identifies 22 individual components of sustainability in five operational categories: (1) district funding and support, (2) neighborhood ownerships, (3) consideration of school personnel, (4) balanced reward system, and (5) professional standards. (CH)

Explored personal orientation changes over time in 14 volunteers who lived in relative psychosocial isolation for six months, emulating lifestyle of the 1820 English settlers in South Africa. Results of pre- and posttests using the Personal Orientation Inventory revealed significant change on the self-acceptance dimension only. Discusses group…

Suggestions for recognizing and rewarding student volunteerism are presented in four categories: basics such as certificates, appreciation cards, and free passes; special moments set aside for recognition; special perquisites or privileges; and larger-scale and more expensive events honoring students. (MSE)

The sustained altruism of volunteers at a telephone crisis-counseling agency was examined. The rate of sustained altruism of normative volunteers in highly cohesive training groups was increased to a level comparable to that of autonomous volunteers, while the altruism of autonomous volunteers was not affected by the training group experience.…

The article describes services for mildly handicapped/mainstreamed students of the Extraordinary HOMEwork Line (a homework hotline), face-to-face tutoring, and family tutoring workshops. (CL)

The author investigates the problems that newcomers face at conferences and offers clear guidelines for conference planners and newcomers alike. She discusses professional socialization, using relationships, making presentations, volunteering, volunteer participation as self-directed learning, broadening networks, experiential learning, planning…

The article describes the structure of a volunteer program in a social service agency serving the blind and visually impaired in Seattle, Washington. The program's manual, screening, placement, job descriptions, evaluations, and statistics are reviewed. Examples of volunteering, including opportunities for disabled volunteers, are given.…

In 1983, members of Cornell University's Class of '73 raised an all-American record in reunion gifts. How they got the participation, the high giving levels, and the first-time givers are discussed. The Cornell strategy, market research, recruiting solicitors, and getting the gifts are described. (MLW)

A resource teacher of gifted students describes the role and benefits of mentors from the community. Examples are given of mentors' contributions to research skills, creative problem solving, and self-directed learning. In addition, volunteers help in the classroom and provide support during budget hearings. (CL)

Reports a study of the variables that contribute to adult beginning readers' retention in literacy programs. (JOW)

How volunteers help in the Special Olympics is discussed. (RC)

This volume collects the personal experiences of the volunteers who serve across the nation as Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). The CASA program trains ordinary people to become advocates for children, to learn all they can about an individual child and his individual troubles and struggles, and to report back to a judge about what the…

This manual for the Montana public library recognition program for library staff members, trustees, and volunteers includes the following sections: (1) goals of the recognition program; (2) criteria for recognition; (3) categories for recognition, including criteria for library staff members, trustees, and volunteers; (4) the recognition program…