Includes "Introduction to International Perspectives" (Allen); "Volunteerism in the Welfare State: The Case of Denmark" (Habermann); "Grassroots Organizing in Bangladesh" (Chowdhury); and "Volunteerism in Latin America" (Guerra). (SK)

Describes a work exchange experience between volunteer managers in Australia and Canada. Offers guidelines for initiating the program including developing a rationale and an exchange agreement. Discusses first impressions, initial problems, and differences and similarities between the two contexts. (JOW)

A 1992 survey of 1,042 Association for Volunteer Administration (AVA) members and a 2000 survey of 689 members and 340 nonmembers had similar results. Typical administrators were female, white, and middle aged. Most felt their jobs were satisfying and their volunteer management programs were highly effective. (JOW)

The coincident arrival of a European policy space in education and a European Educational Research Association [EERA], and their subsequent relation, will be the subject of this paper. EERA is a hybrid organization--it supports scientific networking, it is a social partner in EU policy, it is a first level social space for networking, and…

Within this document are testimony and prepared statements delivered at a congressional subcommittee hearing in a Connecticut high school on a bill that would encourage volunteering by 15- to 26-year-olds by creating a National Youth Service Program. The bill is summarized within the document. The following individuals' presentations about how to…

This study was conducted to obtain information about volunteers' preferences for various recognition techniques. A survey of volunteers in 13 cultural arts, non-profit agencies located within the Minneapolis/St. Paul (Minnesota) area was taken during August and September, 1981. Of 212 questionnaires returned, 207 (approximately 72 percent of the…

The directory lists 66 national voluntary agencies which are involved either directly or indirectly in providing services for the mentally retarded. Each agency has described in its own words its activities, role, and relationship to the mentally retarded. Addresses and telephone numbers of the national office of each organization are also…

A representative spectrum of voluntary organizations in the field of adult education is contained in this directory. Criteria for an organization's listing were (1) attendance at the adult education Galaxy Conference in 1969, (2) membership in the Coalition of Adult Education Organizations, (3) the existence of adult and continuing education as a…

The author directs attention to the historical development of the relations between the government of the Netherlands and the various voluntary organizations in the fields of education and information directed toward adults. Four periods are distinguished, each comprising approximately 50 years. (CH)

The heterogeneous composition of student bodies at 2-year colleges can be an advantage for student volunteer activities. The advantages, problems and innovative approaches characterizing these activities at several junior colleges are discussed and pointed out as being different from those in 4-year colleges and universities. (MN)

Opportunities Industrialization Centers see profit motive as key to helping the poor. (Editor)

Describes 20 volunteer programs that are specifically designed for older adults. Points out that senior citizens can contribute to society long after they retire. (JOW)

Describes how several voluntary and other contractor agencies in Washington, D.C. developed a consortium to plan and implement a comprehensive child care program providing permanency planning for public wards in their care. Problems of coordinating public and voluntary service sectors are discussed. The consortium's charter is appended. (Author/RH)