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ERIC Number: EJ626297
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1784
Volunteer Programs: When Good Intentions Aren't Enough.
Tingley, Jennifer
Educational Leadership, v58 n7 p53-55 Apr 2001
With structure and support, volunteers can be a great resource for after-school programs. Program managers should train volunteers with specific information, provide appropriate teaching strategies and materials, put important information in writing, match volunteers appropriately, facilitate icebreaker activities, respect volunteers' time, stress consistency, and evaluate programs. (MLH)
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, After School Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Success, Training, Tutors, Volunteers
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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