Requirements are detailed for those who want to obtain nonprofit status and recognition of exemption for their "Friends of the Library" group. Included are (1) a sample constitution, (2) a sample set of bylaws, (3) a sample form for Articles of Incorporation, (4) an application for recognition of exemption, and (5) a proposed budget. (DS)

This handbook presents the steps that must be taken to assure an effective and meaningful volunteer program. The handbook is comprised of the following chapters: I. Volunteering--History and Philosophy; II. Areas of Volunteering; III. Board--Purpose and Functions; IV. Organization of Volunteer Service; V. Recruitment and Promotion; VI. Interview…

The author discusses his experiences with Earthwatch, an organization involving paying volunteers in scientific field research. (MJB)

The Leadership Practices Inventory was completed by 529 of 754 volunteer managers. They had higher mean scores than managers in other fields and were stronger in inspiring, modeling, and encouraging behaviors. Results suggest that effective volunteer administrators integrate personal vision with organizational values, encouraging volunteers and…

This document presents witness testimonies and prepared statements from the Senate hearing called to consider the reauthorization of ACTION programs. Opening remarks by Senators Orrin G. Hatch and Paula Hawkins discuss ACTION, a federal agency whose purpose is to advocate, promote, and support the voluntary efforts of citizens in solving the…

Formative evaluation in an all-volunteer program is described as a process of gathering data to create a model of key organizational problems, challenging and elaborating the model, and translating the model into action. (SK)

This article describes the volunteer programs of several large companies. (RC)

Discusses the changing relationships between the Canadian government and voluntary social welfare agencies, with emphasis on the roles of voluntary agencies in light of growing governmental influence. The problems of voluntary agencies are discussed and illustrated. (DP)

Citing studies to demonstrate that illiteracy and functional illiteracy are not dying out, the author statistically describes the volunteer-teacher program (National Affiliation for Literacy Advance) derived from the Right to Read'' program. (AG)

Finland's study circles are under the aegis of voluntary associations, and are an integral part of the national education system. They are directed by six national study centers, and in certain instances are used in combination with correspondence study programs. (MF)

The authors, writing from experience, offer an alternative to the views expressed by Professor Shaw of the possibilities open to the WEA in association with university extra-mural departments. (Editor)