Article Details � Journal of Volunteer Administration
| Author's Name: |
Safrit,
R. Dale |
| Article Title |
Developing Effective Teen - Adult Partnerships Through Volunteerism: Strengthening Empathy, Engagement, Empowerment, and Enjoyment |
| Co-author? |
No |
| Year Published: |
2002 |
| Issue Number |
XX(4) |
| Page Number |
21 |
| Article
Abstract |
America's youth, and especially those in their teens, need to be engaged in their communities through volunteerism and service that allows them to actively participate in decisions affecting themselves and their families, schools, workplaces, and communities. However, many volunteer administrators and program leaders often experience frustration and encounter unforeseen obstacles as they seek to design, implement and manage community based programs involving teens as partners. This article provides a conceptual background to adolescent development as applied to community based programs. The author addresses the "four E's" critical to forging successful partnerships with teens as volunteers: empathy, engagement, empowerment, and enjoyment. |
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