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This is the master database of all items in the Archive, including the books, journal articles and Timeline items referenced elsewhere on this website. This database is searchable by title, author, type, and topic. Special tags also exist for Research, Non-US/International items, and documents specifically related to the history of the Association for Volunteer Administration (AVA). All PDF documents may be downloaded for free. If you identify errors, please contact us immediately so we can make the necessary corrections.

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Year Title Source Author Type File
2001 2001 International Year of Volunteers (2 United Nations Volunteers brochures)
 United Nations Volunteers Sample Download
2001 2001 International Year of Volunteers (U.S. brochure)
 U.S. IYV Committee Sample Download
2002 2002 AVA Distinguished Service Awards - Nomination Materials
 Association for Volunteer Administration, Richmond, VA Sample Download
2002 2002 Survey on Volunteerism in Singapore (Singapore)
 National Volunteer Center, Singapore Report / Study Download
2006 25 Ways to Catch and Keep Volunteers
 PTO Today, April 2006 Craig Bystrynski Article Download
1987 3 Steps to Successful Screening of Volunteers
 Voluntary Action Leadership, Fall/Winter 1987 Nancy Macduff Article Download
1979 38 Techniques for Recruiting Volunteers: A Checklist
 Public Management Institute Handout / Fact Sheet Download
2003 4-H Volunteers and the Internet: A Partnership for the Future
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Claudia C. Mincemoyer Article Download
1996 5th European Workshop on Volunteer Action - List of Presenters (International)
 volunteurope Conference, Rome, October 1996 Sample Download
1989 A "How To" Manual on Volunteer Program Management
 New Jersey GIVES and The Community Foundation of New Jersey Sample Download
2007 A Board's Business: Training and leadership of your most vital volunteers
 The NonProfit Times, June 2007 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1992 A Book of Case Studies for Training Volunteers (Canada)

A resource for training volunteers to develop analytical and problem-solving skills, this book is a compilation of realistic situations that volunteers may face while volunteering. Leaders of volunteer involvement can use the case studies to prepare volunteers via group discussions or role playing.

Johnstone Training and Consultation Patricia Harvey, Ginette Johnstone Book Download
1970's? A Brief History of DOVIA
 Los Angeles DOVIA newsletter Article Download
1979 A Brief Review of Learning Needs Surveys and Curriculum Development in Volunteer Services Administration
 Association for Administration of Volunteer Services Sarah Jane Rehnborg Pamphlet / Booklet Download
2006 A Call to Action on Behalf of Our Profession
 ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1976 A Career Development Lattice For Low Income Parent Volunteers In Schools
 Volunteer Administration Michael Kane Article Download
1993 A Case for Research: Understanding the Characteristics of Potential Volunteers
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Ann Freeman Cook Article Download
2003 A Choice Blend: What Volunteers Want from Organisation and Management (England)
 Institute for Volunteering Research and the England Volunteering Forum Katharine Gaskin Report / Study Download
1981 A Collaborative Model for 1981 Volunteerism Issues (conference paper)
 National Conference on Volunteerism: AVA, AVB, AVAS, Philadelphia, PA, October 1981 Robert C. Kennedy Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1980 A Commission on Volunteerism: Pro and Con
 Paper prepared for the National Forum on a Commission on Volunteerism, Blacksburg, VA 1980 Steve McCurley Article Download
1987 A Computerized SkillsBank: How Do You Build One?
 Voluntary Action Leadership, Spring/Summer 1987 Patrick Saccomandi Article Download
1969 A Continuing Education Program for Coordinators of Volunteer Services
 Volunteer Administration Marvin S. Arffa Article Download
2009 A Conversation with a Purpose
 Kathleen McCleskey, Cheryle N. Yallen Book Download
1997 A Cynical Public Loves Their Government: An Overview of Government Volunteers and People Who Manage Them
 Association for Research on Nonprofits and Voluntary Action, 1997 Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN Nancy Macduff, Jeffrey L. Brudney Report / Study Download
1979 A Description of the Issues (conference topics)
 National Conference on Volunteerism, San Antonio Download
1987 A European Charter for Volunteers -- A Basic Declaration
 Volunteurope, Brussels Belgium Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1983 A Few Tips on Motivating People to Volunteer
 Energize, Inc. Susan J. Ellis Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1981 A Generic Training Design for Adult Services Volunteer Programs
 Virginia Division of Volunteerism, Richmond, VA Brenda Clarke, Rose Greenspoon Pamphlet / Booklet Download
2004 A Great New Report to Praise, Criticize, and Use
 ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1980's A Guide for Developing a Financial Services Volunteer Project
 Virginia Division of Volunteerism, Richmond, VA Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1991 A Guide for Volunteers
 Volunteer Texas, Department of Human Services Sample Download
1999 A Guide to current issues and trends in the Canadian volunteer movement (1999 Information Kit)
 Volunteer Canada Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1977 A Guide to Insurance for Volunteers
 Voluntary Action Leadership, Fall 1977 Maureen S. Aspin, Steve McCurley Article Download
2002? A Guide to Investing in Volunteer Resources Management: Improve Your Philanthropic Portfolio
 Association for Volunteer Administration, UPS Foundation, and Points of Light Foundation Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1974 A Guide to Managing Student Volunteer Programs: An Objective-Centered Approach
 SYNERGIST magazine, National School Volunteer Program (part of ACTION) Judy Sorum Article Download
1999 A guide to planning special events and activities for National Volunteer Week (Canada)
 Volunteer Canada Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1996 A Guide to Service Learning 1996-97 (United Kingdom)
 Community Service Volunteers (CSV), London, UK Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1980's A Guide to Setting Up...Community Care Schemes (United Kingdom)
 Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, England Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1970 A Guide to Volunteer Services
 Cornerstone Library Anne David Book Download
1997 A Higher Reward: Voluntarism Attracts a New Breed of "Financial Angel"
 CFO: The Magazine for Senior Financial Managers (cover story), August 1997 Joseph McCafferty Article Download
1983-84 A History of Volunteerism in Juvenile and Criminal Justice
 Volunteers In Probation, Royal Oak, MI Article Download
2005 A Is for Awareness: A Framework for Presenting Legal Issues
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Pamela D. Robinson Article Download
1980 A Lack of Status is Changing the Face of Volunteerism
 The New York Times, February 16, 1980 Enid Nemy Article Download
1997 A Latino Beat: Sense of Community and Family Traditions Motivate Volunteers
 Volunteer Leadership, April-June 1997 Cathleen O'Connor Schoultz Article Download
2001 A Look Inside Corporate Employee Volunteer Programs
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Ellen J. Benjamin Article Download
1982 A Master's Degree Emphasizing Volunteer Administration
 Volunteer Administration Lyla Brewer Article Download
2000 A Matter of Survival: Volunteering By, In, and With Low-Income Communities
 Points of Light Foundation Pamphlet / Booklet Download
2002 A Medal for Volunteer Service - How to Measure Success?
 ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic Rob Jackson Article Download
1988 A Missed Opportunity? Recognizing Hospital Volunteers as Operational Assets
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Gee Gee Williams Article Download
2001 A Multi-Faceted Look at Diversity: Why Outreach is Not Enough
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Heather Berthoud, Robert D. Greene Article Download