A study of the feasibility of a central volunteer bureau and referral service was conducted. The target area was a section of Brooklyn called Gowanus-Boerum Hill - Fort Greene. A list of area agencies within walking distance of the YWCA there was compiled. A questionnaire was administered via interview. It was found that agencies within the YWCA area have a history of using volunteers. Agencies not currently using volunteers were interested in using them. Consequently there was a need for volunteer services. The contacted agencies were in favor of a centralized recruitment pool. The areas of significant need were clerical, tutoring, and recreation. The type of volunteer that has succeeded in the past was said to have motivation, competence, commitment, rapport, and social maturity. A program design was presented that described two alternatives: the all-inclusive approach and the focussed approach. The design further elaborated upon these alternatives. Special consideration was given to union and administrative volunteers. Three appendices are included as further amplification of the study, covering material obtained on community perceptions of needs, and both human and written resources useful in operating volunteer programs. (Author/JM)