A non-profit venture, Project Lark is an innovative project to assist teachers of adults across Ontario to become more effective in helping people learn, by providing resource kits for their own self-development. (EB)

Proposes five challenges of associational organization. Suggests that voluntary associations are conceptually and organizationally distinguishable from the bureaucratic service-delivering agencies of the broader nonprofit sector and that they merit specific research attention to build descriptive data and specialist theory. (Author)

An examination of AmeriCorps in five communities focused on its impact on the capacity of local community-based organizations to achieve community goals. Most partner organizations were unable to build sufficient commitment for self-governance; few programs were designed to encourage collective goals. Getting things done in local communities may…

Voluntary agencies' responses to change are moving toward use of business tools and techniques. However, these must be considered within the context of the nonprofit sector. Volunteer management could benefit from reciprocal learning--sharing its unique knowledge with the for-profit sector while learning from it. (Contains 38 references.) (SK)

This directory lists Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women member institutions alphabetically by names of colleges and universities. It includes contact persons at the institution, region, and the institution's sport program. A list of institutions sponsoring sports is also provided. Each sport list is alphabetically ordered by state…

The problem of setting rates for third-party purchase of voluntary agency services is complex and the approach taken affects agency efficienty, agency expenditures, reimbursement rates, and private donations. (Author/SE)

The United Way is one of Atlanta's major charitable organizations. In this paper the operation of the organization is analyzed, and its financial and programmatic relationships to Atlanta's increasing black populace are examined. (Author/GC)

Describes the implications of a recent Supreme Court decision that makes it legal, within broad limitations, for nonprofit organizations that own commercial broadcasting or publishing properties to make purchases at lower prices than their capitalistic competitors. (KS)

Examines the ethical issues surrounding President Reagan's directive to "Go back to the voluntary sector." Discusses trends which currently affect ethical issues of managing volunteer agencies/programs. Recommends proactive steps to be taken in developing the potential of voluntary organizations, identifying organizations' bases of support,…

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)

Explores three legal implications of news councils: (1) the effect of the councils on the frequency of libel suits, (2) the validity of the waiver complainants must sign, and (3) the potential impact of news council decisions in determining standards of press performance. (FL)

Explains the need to reexamine volunteer programs in light of budgetary problems now found within corrections. Describes two contemporary volunteer programs and uses data pertaining to these programs to further clarify the current status and possible future directions of correctional voluntarism. (JAC)

Cooperation between the state and the people is essential for the growth and development of the country. Purpose of adult education is to enable an adult, literate or not, to face challenges of life and to make meaningful adjustments with his environment. (Author/RB)

A description of Freedom House / Books USA, a book distribution program for individuals, libraries and schools in emerging nations. (JB)

Describes discussion groups, newsgroups, Web sites, and electronic publications on the topics of volunteering and volunteer management. (SK)