QUALITATIVE INQUIRY INTO FULL-TIME AMERICORPS STATE AND NATIONAL VOLUNTEERS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

The purpose of this study was to determine how AmeriCorps State and National volunteers in school settings think the experience has influenced them, their goals, and future plans. I used semi structure interviews to investigate this question. Members I interviewed talked about the first-hand teaching experience they receive through volunteering, teamwork, networking within the school system, personal growth, and an increased willingness to serve their communities. The discussion of these elements suggests their importance to volunteers, future employers, university education programs, and service program directors.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Kansas

Year dc:date.issued

2013

Author dc:creator

• Butts, Chelsey Elizabeth

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Ng, Jennifer

• Education
• Americorps
• Public schools
• Volunteer

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• This item is protected by copyright and unless otherwise specified the copyright of this thesis/dissertation is held by the author.

Language dc:language.iso

en

Dc Identifier Other

http://dissertations.umi.com/ku:12943

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:kuscholarworks.ku.edu:1808/15128