Friday, October 11, 2002, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

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:
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

Level: All
Conference Theme(s): Balance, Community, Opportunity