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This video was filmed on the 25th anniversary of the UC Volunteer Management Certificate program, founded in 1972 by Marlene Wilson.  It provides a rare opportunity to see and hear 10 of the well-known trainers and thought leaders of the 20th century:  Marlene Wilson, Mike King, Jane Justis, Betty Stallings, Marilyn MacKenzie, Violet Malone, Elaine Yarborough, Mike Murray, Donna Ewey, and Arlene Schindler.  Each presentation addresses one of the elements of volunteer management practice, including Recruitment, Interviewing, Conflict Management, Training and Recognition. This timeless content remains relevant and inspiring for both new leaders of volunteer engagement and those with more experience in the field. 
Length: 1 hour, 12 minutes.

Exploring Volunteer Space: The Recruiting of a Nation is Ivan Scheier’s exploration of the universe of volunteering. Ivan ponders much of what volunteering can be and a great deal of what would happen in volunteering in the future. While Exploring Volunteer Space is a highly conceptual work, it has great and continuing relevance to practitioners who think about the development of volunteer engagement.

A handbook developed for Volunteer Centers, offering tools needed to add family volunteering to existing community involvement activities. There are tips and tricks for every Volunteer Center, from inviting families to join single days of service to creating an entire mission for promoting volunteering by families.

Contains 117 formatted, ready-to-print and copy pages, each about a specific volunteering subject such as working with volunteers, the history of volunteering, and trends in volunteerism. The KOPY KIT also includes a section of ready-to-use graphics including "thank you" and "we miss you" letters, certificates and awards, recruitment flyers and even greeting cards.