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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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1998 Balloons and Organizational Change (A Training Design)
Journal of Volunteer Administration Lucas Meijs Article Download
1998 Assessing the Impact of Volunteer Programs
Journal of Volunteer Administration R. Dale Safrit, Mary Merrill Article Download
1998 When Volunteers Grieve
Journal of Volunteer Administration Ona Rita Yufe Article Download
1998 Using On-State Interactive Theater Techniques to Enhance Learning (A Training Design)
Journal of Volunteer Administration Donna Urbansky Article Download
1998 Finding the Right Fit: Creating Successful Volunteer Job Descriptions
Journal of Volunteer Administration Carla Campbell Lehn Article Download
1998 Protection or Paranoia: The Realities of Volunteer Liability
Journal of Volunteer Administration Susan J. Ellis, Steve McCurley Article Download
1998 IMPACT: A discussion paper on the impact of the absence of an administrator of volunteers (Canada)
Professional Administrators of Volunteer Resources - Ontario (PAVR-O), Canada Report / Study Download
1998 Volunteerism Initiative - National Health Council
National Health Council Newsletter, Volume VIII, No.3, Summer 1998 Article Download
1998 Strengths and Weaknesses of Volunteerism in Illinois and What That Means to Those Who Lead Volunteers
Journal of Volunteer Administration Jeanne H. Bradner Article Download
1998 Volunteers and Animal-Assisted Activity Programs
Journal of Volunteer Administration Dawn W. Harlock, Natalie Sachs-Ericsson Article Download
1998 Handling Problem Volunteers

Steve McCurley and Sue Vineyard take a lighthearted look at some of the most common volunteer performance problems and deliver some serious solutions. The book assess es the extent and root causes of problems. Examples range from the "Somewhat Annoying Volunteer" with poor interpersonal skills to the "Dangerously Dysfunctional Volunteer," posing risk concerns. Sample volunteer policies directly related to handling problematic volunteer situations are include

Heritage Arts Publishing/VMSystems Sue Vineyard, Steve McCurley Book Download
1998 Adapting Screening Practices for Short-Term Volunteers (sample forms)
Conference handouts Ann Byrnes, Vince Clay Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1998 Tax credit suggested to boost volunteerism (article & response from Susan J. Ellis)
Philanthropy Journal, June 18, 1998 Article Download
1998 The Perils of Practice: Reaching the Summit
Nonprofit Management and Leadership Jeffrey L. Brudney Article Download
1998 Potential of a Lifetime: Study of Third Age Volunteering with the Support of Employers (United Kingdom)
The Caregie United Kingdom Trust, February 1998 Jane Forster Report / Study Download
1998-99 Recruiting Male Volunteers: A Guide Based on Exploratory Research
Corporation for National Service, Washington, DC Stephanie T. Blackman Report / Study Download
1998/1999 Six Tips for Successful Volunteer Involvement
International Affiliate Update, Habitat for Humanity International, December 1998 / January 1999 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1999 The Future of Volunteer Administration
Journal of Volunteer Administration Laurie McCammon Article Download
1999 Opinions That Matter: Volunteers are a good information source
The NonProfit Times, March 1999 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1999 Tips for Recruiting, Supporting and Managing Volunteers
Community Links newsletter, National Sheriffs' Association, Winter 1999 Article Download
1999 Volunteering: Running Out of Time
The Wall Street Journal, November 5, 1999 Eileen Daspin Article Download
1999 Multicultural Volunteering: Reflections on the "salad bowl" approach
Australian Journal On Volunteering, Vol.4, No.1, 1999 Anita Vangelista Article Download
1999 Volunteeriing: The Asian Experience (International)
IAVE News, International Association for Volunteer Effort, January 1999 Kang-Hyun Lee Article Download
1999 Policy Recommendations from a Statewide Dialogue on Service and Volunteerism in California
The James Irvine Foundation, San Francisco, CA Report / Study Download
1999 Focus on Volunteering Kopykit
Energize Susan J. Ellis Book Download
1999 Investing in Coverage for Volunteers (cover story)
Public Risk magazine, Public Risk Management Association, Volume 13, Number 10, November/December 1999 William R. Henry Jr. Article Download
1999 Volunteer Development: the potential for use of cyberspace
The NonProfit Times, July 1999 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1999 International Year of Volunteers 2001 in Canada: A Framework for Action (Canada)
The Leaders Forum and Volunteer Canada Report / Study Download
1999 Positioning the Profession: Communicating the Power of Results for Volunteer Leadership Professionals
Association for Volunteer Administration Nora Silver, Margaret Melsh Report / Study Download
1999 Reverse Discrimination -- Volunteers vs. Employers (Canada)
Vantage Point newsletter, VOLUNTEER Vancouver, Vancouver, BC Canada Winter 1999 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1999 National Happenings - 1999
Grapevine newsletter, Sept-Oct 1999 Article Download
1999 Looking into the Millennium: Some Thoughts on Volunteer Involvement in the 21st Century
Grapevine, November/December 1999 Article Download
1999 A Guide to current issues and trends in the Canadian volunteer movement (1999 Information Kit)
Volunteer Canada Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1999 First Annual International Volunteer Program Managers Appreciation Day to be Held
Grapevine newsletter, Sept/Oct 1999 Article Download
1999 "Yes, but what will we do?" -- Ideas for International Year of Volunteers 2001
United Nations Volunteers Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1999 The GRANDfriends Project: A Program Creating Friendships Across the Generations (Leader's Guide)
Fairview Press, Minneapolis, MN Martin Kimeldorf Book Download
1999 Understanding Our Different Perspectives
Energize, Inc. Susan J. Ellis Handout / Fact Sheet Download
1999 Doing Training: do volunteers welcome or resist?
The NonProfit Times, May 1999 Susan J. Ellis Article Download
1999 Volunteers Wanted: A Practical Guide to Finding and Keeping Good Volunteers
Magnolia Mansions Press Jo Bryan Rusin Book Download
1999 Earning Staff Commitment through Recognition: A Workshop Summary
Journal of Volunteer Administration Judith F. Chasen Article Download
1999 Initial Telephone Contact of Prospective Volunteers with Nonprofits: An Operational Definition of Quality and Norms For 500 Agencies
Journal of Volunteer Administration Charles J. Hobson, Kathryn L. Malec Article Download
1999 Discovering Citizenship through Active Learning in the Community (United Kingdom)
CSV and Institute for Service Learning, London, UK Pamphlet / Booklet Download
1999 Beyond Police Checks: The Definitive Volunteer & Employee Screening Guidebook

This book was removed from the archive since it is still available for sale.   You can purchase at:  http://lindagraff.ca/books.html#BeyondPolice

Linda L. Graff Book
1999 Personal Capacities for Volunteer Administrators: Drawing Upon the Past as We Move Into the Future
Journal of Volunteer Administration R. Dale Safrit, Mary Merrill Article Download
1999 Pausing at the Millennium -- Reflections of a Veteran Volunteer Administrator
Journal of Volunteer Administration Jarene Frances Lee Article Download
1999 The Human Side of the Internet (examples of volunteering)
www.serviceleader.org, 5/28/99 Jayne Cravens Sample Download
1999 Volunteerism and Philanthropy: Speech to 1998 International Conference for Volunteer Administration
Journal of Volunteer Administration Curtis W. Meadows Jr. Article Download
1999 Assessing Organizational Culture and Its Impact on Volunteer Diversity: A Training Design
Journal of Volunteer Administration Joseph H. Konen Article Download
1999 Listening To Today: Envisioning Tomorrow
Journal of Volunteer Administration Marlene Wilson Article Download
1999 Volunteer Administrators Meet Technology
Journal of Volunteer Administration Jayne Cravens Article