Teaming Up for Inclusive Volunteering: A Case Study of a Volunteer Program for Youth with and without Disabilities
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Kimberly Miller, AP Assistant Professor and Research Associate (Creator)
- Stuart J. Schleien, Professor & Chair (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: Volunteerism is a recreational activity that may hold the key to greater social inclusion for individuals with disabilities into our communities. Facilitating inclusive volunteering opportunities for youth with and without disabilities has a potential scope of impact that must not be ignored, including benefits to the youth and our communities. A case study of an inclusive youth volunteer program is described. Out-comes for participants included increased knowledge of volunteerism, increased social interaction, and psychosocial outcomes such as increased belief in self and increased sense of responsibility. The feasibility and sustainability of inclusive volunteer programs, as well as future programming and research needs are also discussed.
Teaming Up for Inclusive Volunteering: A Case Study of a Volunteer Program for Youth with and without Disabilities
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Leisure/Loisir
- Language: English
- Date: 2004
- Keywords
- benefits, community, visability, inclusion, leisure, volunteerism