*Volunteer Training

This manual provides a pra ical approach'to' effectively using volunteers in Head Start p ograms. It can be used as a training tool, a "ready " reference for often-needed information, and a source of simple, easily duplicated charts and forms. Topics discussed and/or illustrated include (1) components of. a successful,volunteer program; (2) management of a Head Start Volunteer Program;.(3) awareness activities; (4) needs assessment; (5) volunteer program goals and objectives; (6) developing volunteer job descriptions; (7) recruitment; (8) matching jobs and volunteer;(9) staff training; (10) general volunteer orientation; (11) specific orientation and.training for volunteers; (12) record-keeping; ('13) recognition of Head Start volunteer's; (14) volunteer feedback and evaluation; (15) how to keep volunteers; (16) using the handicapped volunteer; (17) volunteers working with special needs children;-(18) legal liability; (19) official policies concerning use of volunteers; (20) developihg a local handbook; and (21) program improvement. (RH) ****************************************_************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made * from the original document