RESEARCH APPLICATION FOR MANAGERS OF VOLUNTEERS R. Dale Safrit, North Carolina State University, North Carolina; Ryan
Schmiesing, Ohio State University, Ohio; Janet Fox, University of
Nebraska, Nebraska; Chris Toppe Session Description: Explore the practical applications of current
research on Volunteer Administrators. Hear summaries of these
research projects: 1) Documenting the Impact of a Community Based
Americorps Program; 2) Balancing Family, Volunteer and Work Roles: A Study
of the Impact on Volunteers, and 3) The Independent Sector's Recent Trends
in Volunteering and Giving. Discuss implications. Learning Objectives: Level: All
Friday, October 11, 2002, 10:00-11:30
a.m.
1. Explore contemporary research related
to volunteerism and volunteer management
2. Apply research
implications to the management of contemporary volunteer
programs
3. Identify the importance of applied research
Conference Theme(s): Balance, Community,
Opportunity