Volunteerism: The Directory of Organizations, Training, Programs and Publications, 1990-91

"A stunningly comprehensive guide to all aspects of volunteerism."--The Nonprofit World Report. This unique directory compiles the information you need on over 5,300 volunteer organizations whose efforts respond to today's most compelling issues: substance abuse, AIDS, teenage pregnancy, homelessness, the environment, literacy, the handicapped, senior citizens, physical & mental health, & more. Part One details the organizational tools needed to create & maintain a successful volunteer effort. It provides capsule profiles of national organizations & training progams within each specialized field. Part Two covers individual organizations & programs in over 80 diverse areas of voluntary effort. Also included is an entirely new "Message to Volunteers", with helpful information on volunteer rights & responsibilities, an exploration of volunteer roles, a complete list of over 300 local volunteer general recruitment centers, & more. Name & geographic indexes enhance access.Kipps, Harriet C. is the author of 'Volunteerism: The Directory of Organizations, Training, Programs and Publications, 1990-91' with ISBN 9780835227391 and ISBN 0835227391.