Faith and Farm, a Christian church organization, sponsors apprenticeships to encourage young men to learn innovative agricultural skills from older successful farmers. A high proportion of the apprentices go on to be successful farmers themselves. (MF)

Discusses seven models which describe adult basic literacy programs in Canada, six of which are based on the use of volunteers. (CHC)

The development and operation of a successful volunteer program to assist in mainstreaming special education elementary students are traced. Recruitment, orientation, role responsibilities, and evaluation of the volunteers are discussed. (CL)

A former Peace Corps volunteer describes the personal and extrapersonal benefits of his two-year tour of duty in West Africa. (MB)

Survey responses from 86 of 125 volunteers for the Nature Conservancy-Ohio Chapter revealed altruistic motivations for 62.7%. They had multiple reasons for volunteering, including social and egoistic, which should be taken into account by volunteer administrators in making assignments. (SK)

Core ethical values of the Association for Volunteer Administration are citizenship and philanthropy, respect, responsibility, caring, justice and fairness, and trustworthiness. An ethical decision-making model shows how to apply these standards to actual cases. (SK)

Observed the philosophies-in-action of new versus experienced parent volunteers in a community of learners elementary school, examining three philosophies-in-action: collaborating with students, directing them, and treating them in a laissez-faire fashion. Newcomers were more likely to apply a one-sided philosophy-in-action, while experienced…

Adult volunteer 4-H leaders (494 current, 40 former) identified their primary motivations as follows: youth (issue/cause motive), 4-H (affiliation motive), and perceived need (personal motive). Lack of adult assistance and time influenced resignation from the program. (SK)

Defines and explains key concepts associated with experiential learning and describes practical exercises. Encourages volunteer administrators to investigate and use experiential learning in their work and lives. (Author/JOW)

Describes a voluntary recycling program, built on the enthusiasm of interested campus community members, at Union College in New York. (EV)

Strategies for volunteer administrators to strengthen the commitment of volunteers while building social capital include expanding networking opportunities, increasing understanding of issues, incorporating concepts of service learning, and bridging to civic and political participation. (Contains 24 references.) (JOW)

Discusses adolescent development as applied to community-based programs. Addresses the components critical to establishing successful partnerships with teenagers working as volunteers: empathy, engagement, empowerment, and enjoyment. (Contains 18 references.) (JOW)

A study of AmeriCorps programs in four western states found the federally funded corporation is accomplishing its objective to operate in a nonpartisan, politically neutral manner. AmeriCorps participation significantly increased community involvement, with no differences by gender, race, or political orientation. (Contains 81 references.) (JOW)

The article describes a swimming program for children with disabilities. The program, staffed entirely by volunteers, aims to teach safety skills, offer such children exercise, increase self confidence, and encourage fun. Elementary swimming skills are taught with appropriate adaptations for various disabilities. (DB)