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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
1990 Cultural Roots of Voluntary Action in the different countries
 ASSOCIATIONS TRANSNATIONALES, 6 / 1990 Liebje Hoekendijk Article Download
1992 Culturally Diverse Volunteers
 Managing Volunteer Diversity, 1992 Loretta Gutierrez Nestor Article Download
1990 Curing Terminal Niceness... A Practical Guide to Healthy Volunteer/Staff Relationships
 Marilyn MacKenzie Book Download
1979 Current Definitions
 (various) Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1984 Current Perspectives on Corporate Social Responsibility: The Community View
 Journal of Volunteer Administration James N. Alexander Article Download
2001 Customer-focused Service
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Sue Waechter, Deb Kocais Article Download
1995 Cyberspace Isn't Infinity
 The NonProfit Times, September 1995 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
2002 CyberVPM, or Networking at the Speed of Light
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Nan Hawthorne Article Download
1987 Daring Goals for a Caring Society: A Blueprint for Substantial Growth in Giving and Volunteering in America
 Independent Sector Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1987 Daring Goals for a Caring Society: Involving Your Corporation or Foundation in the Program
 Independent Sector Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1987 Daring Goals for a Caring Society: Involving Your National Voluntary Organization in the Program
 Independent Sector Pamphlet / Booklet Download
2004 Data Sets on Volunteerism: A Research Primer
 RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service, University of Texas at Austin Handout / Fact Sheet Download
2005 Day of Service 2005
AARP Sample Download
1985 Daytime Volunteers: An Endangered Species?
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1989 Dealing With Difficult Volunteers

A toolkit from which to draw strategies for dealing with the many types of difficult behavior that can be exhibited by volunteers.

 VMSystems, Volunteer Management Series Marilyn MacKenzie Book Download
1972 Decisions! Decisions! Decisions! - guidelines for staff & volunteer problem-solving
 Volunteer Administration Bernard M. Kapell Article Download
1991 Declaration of Commitment to Community Service (and invitation to endorse)
 Points of Light Foundation, Washington, DC Download
1996 Defining the Elements of a Successful Volunteer Program in the Provision of AIDS Services
 Michael T. Wright Article
1996 Defining Who Is a Volunteer: Conceptual and Empirical Considerations
 Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, Vol. 25, No. 3, September 1996 Ram A. Cnaan, Femida Handy, Margaret Wadsworth Report / Study Download
1997 Delegate to Delegate: 'We Have to Do Something' (opinion related to Presidents' Summit for America's Future)
 Unknown Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1974 Designing an Effective Orientation Session
 SYNERGIST magazine, National School Volunteer Program (part of ACTION) Article Download
1989 Designing Programs for the Volunteer Sector

This short booklet outlines a five-step process to design volunteer engagement programs to be more attractive to volunteers. Author Nancy McDuff presents the methods for conducting a needs assessment, setting objectives, arranging and planning activities, developing an administrative plan to support new volunteer involvement, and evaluating the overall program. 

 Nancy Macduff Book Download
1983 Designing Volunteer Jobs for Results
Voluntary Action Leadership, Summer 1983 Rick Lynch Article Download
1990 Determining Who Will Do What -- Volunteers and Staff
 Voluntary Action Leadership, Summer 1990 Terrence H. Dunn Article Download
1986 Developing a Corporate Volunteer Council: Guidelines for Success
 VOLUNTEER: The National Center, Arlington, VA Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1975 Developing a Curriculum for a Credit Course on Volunteerism
 SYNERGIST magazine, National School Volunteer Program (part of ACTION) Abraham Baily Article Download
1992 Developing an Agency Volunteer Policy (International)
 Workshop at VOLUNTEUROPE conference Mavis Carrilho, Joost Heinsius Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1999 Developing as a Profession: Snaps from the Past with a Fresh Focus for 2000
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Melsie Waldner Article Download
2002 Developing Effective Teen - Adult Partnerships Through Volunteerism: Strengthening Empathy, Engagement, Empowerment, and Enrichment
 Journal of Volunteer Administration R. Dale Safrit Article Download
1979 Developing Effective Volunteer Servlces
 Volunteer Administration Nancy Hedrick Article Download
1982 Developing Successful Volunteer Programs: A Step by Step Guide for Local Government
 New England Municipal Center, Durham, NH Susan B. Casey Pamphlet / Booklet Download
2004 Developing the Infrastructure of the Black Voluntary and Community Sector (United Kingdom)
 Voluntary Action, The Journal of the Institute for Volunteering Research, Vol. 6, #3, 2004 London, UK Vince Hines Article Download
1979 Development of a Scale to Measure Attitudes Toward Volunteers
 Volunteer Administration Pierre Woog Article Download
1979 Development of Citizen Advocacy as a Volunteer Role in a Residential Facility for Mentally Retarded
 Volunteer Administration Thomas A Bishop Article Download
1976 Development of Supervisory/Administrative Volunteer Positions at the Better Bureau of Eastern Penna.
 Better Business Bureau of Eastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Joy C. Mebus Report / Study Download
2005 Development Strength in Numbers: Engaging Volunteers as Partners in Program Development
 ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic Susan J. Ellis Article Download
2000 Different Kinds of Smart: Multiple Intelligences and the Training of Adults (a training design)
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Nancy A. Gaston Article Download
1978 Direct Service Volunteer Program Standards
 Voluntary Action Leadership, Fall 1978 Article Download
1995 Disability as a Part of Diversity
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Lisa Taylor Article Download
1985 Discover Total Resources: A Guide for Nonprofits
 Mellon Bank Corporation Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1999 Discovering Citizenship through Active Learning in the Community (United Kingdom)
 CSV and Institute for Service Learning, London, UK Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1988 Distinguished Member Service Award Acceptance Speech: Joanne Holbrook Patton
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Joanne Holbrook Patton Article Download
1994 Distinguished Member Service Award Acceptance Speech: Carol Todd
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Carol Todd Article Download
1991 Distinguished Member Service Award Acceptance Speech: Christine G. Franklin
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Christine G. Franklin Article Download
1985 Distinguished Member Service Award Acceptance Speech: Ivan H. Scheier
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Ivan H. Scheier Article Download
1983 Distinguished Member Service Award Acceptance Speech: Marlene Wilson
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Marlene Wilson Article
1992 Distinguished Member Service Award Acceptance Speech: Nancy Jane Barker
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Nancy Jane Barker Article Download
1987 Distinguished Member Service Award Acceptance Speech: Sue Vineyard
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Sue Vineyard Article Download
1990 Distinguished Member Service Award Acceptance Speech: Susan J. Ellis
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1989 Distinguished Member Service Award Acceptance Speech: Winifred L. Brown
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Winifred L. Brown Article Download