The handbook was developed by the staff of the Volunteers in Partnership with Parents Project (VIPP) and is intended for volunteers in the VIPP program in which people are trained to offer support and caregiving assistance to parents of young handicapped children. The partner's roles and responsibilities with parents are listed as well as those for volunteers in developmental day care centers. Following a review of general rights and responsibilities of volunteers, the booklet examines confidentiality and suggests helpful ways to respond to a young child. (CL)