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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.

Displaying 1901 - 1950 of 2505
Year Title Source Author Type File
1981 The Volunteers Skillsbank

A handbook with innovative way to connect individual talents to community needs

 VOLUNTEER: The National Center for Citizen Involvement Pat Saccomandi Download
1957 The Volunteers: Means and Ends in a National Organization
 David L. Sills Report / Study Download
1984 The Waking of a Giant: Church-Related Volunteerism
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Marlene Wilson Article Download
1999 The Wall of Executive Indifference
 ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1988 The Wave of Self-Help
 Foundation News, July/August 1988 Roger M. Williams Article Download
1994 The Whys and Hows of Record Keeping

In this video, Ellis presents a comprehensive conference workshop on what kinds of information should be tracked and why.  Sample documents are shown, and there is some audience Q & A. Although the video lighting is not ideal, and the manual paper systems discussed pre-date the use of computer software, many of the concepts related to volunteer recordkeeping remain relevant.
Length: 1 hour 30 min.

 Susan J. Ellis Videos
1983 The Willingness of Persons 60 and Over to Volunteer: Implications for the Social Services
 Journal of Gerontological Social Work, Vol. 5(4), Summer 1983 William H. Perry Report / Study Download
2002 The World According to Volunteer Experience
 ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1985 The World of Volunteer Administrators: Two Case Studies of Role Functions and Organizational Environment
 College of Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, VA January 1985 Harold W. Stubblefield, Leroy Miles Report / Study Download
2002 The Wrong Way to Encourage Volunteerism
 The Chronicle of Philanthropy Susan J. Ellis Article Download
2008 The Yin and Yang of China's Olympic Volunteers
 ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1990 The Youth Service Movement: The Trojan Horse of School Reform
 Harry C. Silcox, Principal, Abraham Lincoln High School, Philadelphia Harry C. Silcox Article Download
1977 The Youthful Volunteer in the Seventies: A Tarnished Vision
 Volunteer Administration Larry Stockman Article Download
1980s Things the Evaluator Needs to Evaluate For Planning
 The Center for Creative Community Ivan H. Scheier Article Download
1981 Things to Consider in Developing a Volunteer Program Budget
 Energize, Inc. Susan J. Ellis Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1977 This ad put to rest the theory that people don't want to get involved
 Newsweek, 1977 Sample Download
2001 Thoughts at the Re-Dedication of the Time Capsule: Susan Ellis' Guess at the Future of Volunteerism
 Remarks at the rededication of Ivan Scheier's Time Capsule, September 20, 2001 Susan J. Ellis Download
1982 Thoughts on Motivating Volunteers
 LEADERSHIP magazine, Summer Quarter Robert E. Cook Article Download
1988 Thoughts On Our Profession
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Melanie Ghio Article Download
1993 Thoughts on the National Service Proposals: A Volunteerism Perspective
 Energize, Inc. Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1997 Thoughts on the Presidents' Summit
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Carol Todd Article Download
1986 Three Checklists (for Volunteer Recruitment)
 Voluntary Action Leadership, Summer 1986 Steve McCurley, Sue Vineyard Article Download
2003 Time and Money: An In-Depth Look at 45+ Volunteers and Donors
 AARP, Washington, DC Report / Study Download
1990 Time is Money: The Costs of Volunteering in Britain Today (United Kingdom)
 The Volunteer Centre UK Martin Knapp Report / Study Download
1994 Time Is Money: The Costs of Volunteering in Britain Today (United Kingdom)
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Martin Knapp Article Download
1988 Time to Care
 United Way of America Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1993 Time to view America's youth as a national resource
 The Philadephia Inquirer, March 2, 1993 Harris Wofford Article Download
2002 Tipping the Balance: Report and Recommendations to Government on Supporting and Developing Volunteering in Ireland
 National Committee on Volunteering, Ireland Report / Study Download
1995 Tips for Leadership/Administrative Volunteers: What the Volunteer Program Manager or Supervisor Can Do
 Adapted from The (Help!) I-Don't-Have-Enough-Time Guide to Volunteer Management by Campbell & Ellis Jackie Specken Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1999 Tips for Recruiting, Supporting and Managing Volunteers
 Community Links newsletter, National Sheriffs' Association, Winter 1999 Article Download
1989 Today's Volunteer Administrator: A MANAGER of Volunteer Services
 Voluntary Action Leadership, Winter 1989-90 Virginia M. Cronk Article Download
1987 Together We Can Make A Difference in a Girl's Life (recruitment samples for Girl Scouts in Black, Asian, Hispanic & American Indian communities)
 Girl Scouts of America Sample Download
2006 Together We Stand: Volunteers and Volunteer Resource Managers Connected
 ENERGIZE, Inc -- Hot Topic Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1986 Tools for Training Volunteers
 Voluntary Action Leadership, Winter 1986 Article Download
2002 Top 10 Trends in Volunteering in Canada (Canada)
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Paddy Bowen Article Download
1975 Top Management Self-Checklist in Regard to Volunteer Programs
 National Information Center on Volunteerism, Inc. (NICOV), Boulder, CO Ivan H. Scheier Handout / Fact Sheet Download
2002 Top Trends in Volunteering
 Australian Journal On Volunteering, Vol.7, No.2, 2002 Paddy Bowen Download
1994 Total Quality and Volunteer Program Management: Understanding and Making the Link Happen
 Association for Volunteer Administration and Points of Light Foundation Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1991 Tough Choices: The Challenge of Leadership in the 90's
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Judith V. Waymire Article Download
1984 Tournament of Roses Parade: A Salute to the Volunteer Has Local Impact (media advisory)
 Mayor's Voluntary Action Center, Office of the Mayor, New York, NY Download
1987 Town Meeting Simulation (An Exercise)
 Susan J. Ellis Handout / Fact Sheet Download
2009 Tracking Volunteer Time to Boost Your Bottom Line
 Blue Avocado https://blueavocado.org March 11, 2009 Dennis Walsh Article Download
1991 Traditional Agency Volunteers and Volunteers In Membership Organizations -- Some Thoughts on the Issues
 PAVine, Pennsylvania Association for Volunteerism Arlene Grubbs Article Download
1985 Trainers and Consultants in Volunteerism: A First Registry
 Yellowfire Press, Boulder, CO September 1985 Nita Moots Kincaid, Ivan H. Scheier Report / Study Download
1977 Training a Professional Staff to Work With The Program Volunteer
 Volunteer Administration Florence S. Schwartz Article Download
1988 Training Adult Volunteers
 Journal of Volunteer Administration Nancy Macduff Article Download
1971 Training and Curriculum for a "New Career" -- Volunteer Administration
 Volunteer Administration Ann R. Jacobson Article Download
1996 Training Busy Staff to Succeed with Volunteers (Manual)
 Building Better Skills Betty Stallings Book Download
2007 Training Busy Staff to Succeed with Volunteers: The 55-Minute Staff Training Series

12 ready‑to‑deliver training sessions to teach paid staff the fundamentals of working with volunteers. Each training module is designed for delivery in 55 minutes of staff time. Each electronic module comes with: a complete PowerPoint® presentation; a timed script for the trainer highlighting “4 Key Concepts” on each topic; suggestions for expandable group activities; handout masters ready to duplicate, including a workshop evaluation form; and more.  The 12 topics range from Designing Positions to Volunteer Recognition.

 



 

 Energize Betty Stallings Book Download
1970 Training Coordinators of Volunteer Services at Northeastern University
 Volunteer Administration Marvin S. Arffa Article Download