Reviews and describes three programs in which older adults provide their services: foster grandparents, senior companions, and retired senior volunteers. (AM)

Describes an art program staffed by volunteers and utilizing materials costing an average of less than $50.00 per school. It attempts to supplement the teaching of art in the elementary grades by introducing youngsters to fine art and encouraging their enjoyment and appreciation of it. (Author/RK)

This longitudinal analysis examines changes in voluntary association participation levels over a four-year period using data from the Duke Adaptation Study (N=374) and over a two and one-half year period using data from Oberlin, Ohio (N=104). The findings showed the extent of participation was high in both samples. (Author)

Strategies for recruiting camp staff include tailoring messages to the needs and interests of prospective staff; utilizing former staff; hiring older workers; encouraging parents, former campers, and special interest groups to volunteer; and offering competitive pay. Provides an example of a target population (Generation X, born 1963-83) and key…

Includes "Reflections of a Delegate to the Presidents' Summit for America's Future [PSAF]" (Seita); "Personal Reactions to the PSAF" (Ellis); "The Presidents' Summit: Telling Our Stories" (Silver); "Thoughts on the Presidents' Summit" (Todd); and "An Internet Dialogue: Thoughts on Literacy, Volunteers,…

The 4-H classroom science program model includes experiential materials, school-community partnership, orientation workshops, and ongoing support from extension. Evaluation results suggest that partner expectations must be clearer and communication between teachers and community partners is crucial. (SK)

Provides advice to campus activities chairpersons, faculty advisers, and other student organizations on how to recruit volunteers to advance organizational goals. Focuses on determining organizational needs, attracting volunteer interest, job descriptions and applications, diversity, evaluation of volunteers, and continuing motivation. (MDM)

Confronted with deteriorating facilities, outmoded technology, and low staff morale, a Mississippi principal improved communication with staff and parents. Staff sent home bimonthly student progress reports and monthly newsletters listing low-cost, unbudgeted items needed by teachers and encouraging teacher/parent dialog. They also asked for help…

Life review interviews with 54 midlife and older women discussed their volunteer activities. In general, highly public activities were associated with formal volunteering and low-agency/private activities with informal volunteering. Even formal activities with limited public exposure helped network people who would otherwise not have made contact.…

Interviews with five white and three African American women ages 66-87 uncovered factors contributing to satisfaction in later life: education, religiosity, positive attitude, volunteerism, and family. Contrary to previous research, good health, income, work life, and leisure were not important factors. (SK)

Describes the historic and current need for volunteers in Head Start programs. Focuses on volunteer recruitment, senior volunteers, volunteer assessment, matching volunteers and centers, staff-volunteer relationship, and volunteer supervision. Lists resources for involving and managing volunteers. (KB)

Analyzes the first three cohorts of a one-to-one community volunteer tutorial program, an integral part of the Charlottesville (Virginia) City Schools' plan to ensure that all first- and second-grade children learn to read. Demonstrates that two sessions of one-on-one tutoring per week by a trained, supported, and supervised community volunteer…

A conceptual review of contact between volunteers and persons with mental retardation at a Special Olympics competition indicated that, in four of five components of contact theory, optimum conditions for a positive change in perceptions were not provided. Contact with the retarded, however, did contribute to positive changes in perceptions.…

Examines Black fraternities from historical perspective, focusing on their founding and the impact of social action and community service on their development. Concludes that Black fraternities are at crucial juncture and must adapt to environmental changes to survive. Notes that, historically, these organizations have developed service endeavors…

This article describes the "block home" program, neighborhood volunteers who provide a place of refuge when children encounter an emergency as they walk to and from school. Organization, purpose, and guidelines for planning and implementation are discussed. (IAH)