Using the Web to Train and Support Teen Volunteers: An Initial Assessment of the North Carolina TRY-IT! (Teens Reaching Youth through Innovative Teams) Program.

Autor: Safrit, R. Dale, Edwards, Harriet C., Flood, R. Warren
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Zdroj: Journal of Volunteer Administration; 2005, Vol. 23 Issue 4, p41-47, 7p, 2 Charts
Abstrakt: Both the use of technology in volunteer programs, and the expansion of teen volunteer involvement are important contemporary topics in volunteer administration. The North Carolina program 4-H TRY-IT! (Teens Reaching Youth through Innovative Teams) utilizes interactive Web-based learning combined with face-to-face training to support teens as volunteers. This exploratory study investigated teen volunteers' perceptions of three pilot TRY-IT! modules based upon eight criteria for effective Web-based instruction. Study participants evaluated all criteria for the modules as above average. The authors conclude that the modules interweave critical subject matter resources into a motivational, Web-enhanced delivery system that trains and supports teens as volunteers, and is based on best practices and contemporary research in volunteer administration and Web-based learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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