scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS IN THE CONDITION OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN THE COMMUNITIES, NEIGHBORING TO THE AREA OF THE JOINT FORCED OPERATION IN THE EAST OF UKRAINE

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 316-326
Author(s):  
Tetiana Liakh ◽  
Maryna Lekholetova ◽  
Anastasiia Kotelevets ◽  
Tetiana Spirina ◽  
Olha Shved
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Volunteer Program ◽  
Government Organizations ◽  
Joint Forces ◽  
Rapid Appraisal ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Volunteer Programs ◽  
Restrictive Measures ◽  
Online Volunteering

Volunteering is popular among young people in Ukraine. This is especially important for the communities, neighboring the area of the Joint Forces Operation in the East of Ukraine. However, one of the current challenges for the volunteer program development has been quarantine restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The main goal of the article is to analyze the participation of young people in volunteer programs during the quarantine restrictions related to COVID-19, in the communities neighboring the area of the Joint Forces Operation in the East of Ukraine. The authors of the study used the "rapid appraisal" technique. Thus, in May 2020, the authors interviewed 22 representatives of state and non-government organizations of Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine which implemented youth volunteer projects. The study revealed challenges caused by quarantine restrictive measures which have been grouped by authors into two groups: organizational and methodological. The answers of the respondents provided the basis to identify the positive outcomes caused by the change of the usual format of youth volunteer programs and its development: mastering of distant forms of communication by employees; development of qualitatively new ideas and introducing training programs for volunteers; increasing the ability to use the Internet to promote volunteer programs; practicing online volunteering. 

scholarly journals Motivation of Olympic Volunteers in Russia and China

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (3) ◽  
pp. 339-346
Author(s):  
Marina Suhar'kova
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Volunteer Program ◽  
Government Organizations ◽  
International Scope ◽  
Relevant Topic ◽  
Volunteer Programs ◽  
Sport Events ◽  
Commercial Organizations

The research objective was to study the motivation of Russian and Chinese volunteers at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2014 and 2022. Mega-sport events attract public attention worldwide and require a lot of volunteers. Based on the international scope of Olympic volunteer community, a cross-country analysis of volunteering experience is a relevant topic. The Russian program for training of Olympic volunteers was the first of its kind. It was funded by the state on the basis of educational institutions, non-profit and commercial organizations. China is currently developing its own Olympic volunteer program, which relies mainly on government organizations. The study relied on an online survey of Olympic volunteers. Chinese volunteers appeared to have been motivated by value and defensive reasons, while Russian volunteers were attracted by the informational and professional opportunities that Olympic volunteering has to offer. The research results can help to develop volunteer programs, as well as to improve their effectiveness and popularity.

Propeller and Vane Wheel

1980 ◽  
Vol 24 (04) ◽  
pp. 203-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Otto Grim
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
The United States ◽  
German Society ◽  
Memorial Lecture ◽  
Naval Architecture ◽  
Great Pleasure ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
The Subject ◽  
First Time ◽  
To Receive

The vane wheel is a freely rotating device installed on the propeller shaft behind the propeller to provide additional thrust at no increase in power. The wheel, which is larger in diameter than its companion propeller, functions as a turbine by using the otherwise-wasted propeller slipstream to generate the extra thrust. This paper describes a series of tests performed at the Hamburg Ship Model Tank to compare the efficiency of the vane wheel arrangement with other propulsion units, including a conventional propeller, contrarotating propeller, and propeller with fixed guide mechanism. The Appendix provides a mathematical analysis of the performance of the various units investigated. Preface: For many years I had the great pleasure to live near Georg Weinblum, to work with him, and to receive his advice. After he retired I became his successor at Hamburg University. In 1938 I had met Georg Weinblum for the first time; in 1952 — after his return from the United States — for the second time, and after that we met regularly. He encouraged me to write my thesis and to work as a scientist. He always took a great interest in promoting young people and in awakening their enthusiasm for science. Many young people have had this experience and think of him with gratitude. Due to the founders' intentions, the memorial lecture should deal with a subject which belongs to naval architecture and which serves its development. I have chosen the subject, Propeller and Vane Wheel, which I presented for the first time to the German Society of Naval Architecture (Schiffbautechnische Gesellschaft) in 1966. I take this opportunity to discuss the subject again, and to a different extent, because I believe that the purpose of this work is really important and can be achieved without any difficulty in the present situation, where the search for new ideas with regard to the saving of energy has become an urgent necessity.

Volunteer Programs Supporting People With Dementia/Delirium in Hospital: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Pritchard ◽  
Sze-Ee Soh ◽  
Renata Morello ◽  
Danielle Berkovic ◽  
Annaliese Blair ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Length Of Stay ◽  
Rate Ratio ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Narrative Synthesis ◽  
Program Outcomes ◽  
Volunteer Program ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Volunteer Programs

Abstract Background and Objectives Volunteer-delivered programs to assist people with dementia and/or delirium in-hospital can provide person-centered one-on-one support in addition to usual care. These programs could mitigate hospital resource demands; however, their effectiveness is unknown. This review evaluated literature of volunteer programs in acute hospital settings for people living with dementia and/or delirium. Research Design and Methods Four databases were searched. Studies that reported patient or program outcomes were included (i.e., delirium incidence, length of stay, number of falls, satisfaction). Risk of bias was completed. Meta-analysis was performed where 2 or more studies measured the same outcome. Narrative synthesis was performed on the qualitative results. Results Eleven studies were included in the review, with varied design, participant groups and outcomes measured. Risk of bias averaged 71%. Volunteer-delivered programs addressed delirium risk factors, for example, hydration/nutrition, mobility, use of sensory aids. Eight patients and 6 program outcomes were captured, but only 3 patient outcomes could be pooled. Meta-analyses demonstrated a reduction in delirium incidence (rate ratio = 0.65; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.47, 0.90) but no reduction in length of stay (mean difference −1.09; 95% CI −0.58, 2.77) or number of falls (rate ratio = 0.67; 95% CI 0.19, 2.35). Narrative synthesis identified benefits to patients (e.g., less loneliness), volunteers (sense of meaning), and staff (timesaving, safety). Discussion and Implications Volunteer-delivered programs for inpatients with dementia and/or delirium may provide benefits for patients, volunteers, and staff. However, studies conducted with more robust designs are required to determine overall effectiveness on program outcomes. Further high-quality research appropriate for this vulnerable population is required to identify volunteer program effectiveness.

Youth homelessness and housing stability: What outcomes should we be looking for?

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Gaetz ◽  
Ashley Ward ◽  
Lauren Kimura
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Performance Indicator ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Connections ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Life Domains ◽  
Key Performance Indicator ◽  
Youth Homelessness ◽  
Housing Stability ◽  
Health And Well Being

In North America, the key performance indicator of success in community strategies to address homelessness is whether a homeless person is housed or not. In this article, we argue that for young people experiencing homelessness, we need to advance a broader consideration of outcomes to include a range of well-being indicators designed to understand the needs of developing adolescents and young adults and contribute to housing stability. We articulate that the positive outcomes of young people across life domains that include housing stability as well as their safety and security, health and well-being, social connections to peers, family and meaningful adults, connections to groups/neighbourhoods/communities, interests and recreation and leisure, and school and career/work aspirations and goals must be at the centre of these efforts. The Making the Shift project is designed to test this outcomes framework in order to enhance service and measurement capacity and ultimately improve outcomes for youth.

scholarly journals VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY IN TOURISM: ADVANTAGES AND PROBLEMS

2021 ◽  
pp. 49-52
Author(s):  
N. A. Ofitserova
Keyword(s):  
Fundamental Difference ◽  
Volunteer Tourism ◽  
Volunteer Program ◽  
Volunteer Activity ◽  
Current State ◽  
The World ◽  
Volunteer Programs ◽  
The Relationship

The paper reveals the essence of volunteer tourism, as well as the relationship between the concepts of tourist volunteering and volunteer tourism, their fundamental difference. The article studies problems of the current state of volunteer tourism, its advantages, as well as gives recommendations for improvement, proposes measures to support activities within the framework of volunteer tourism in Russia. The author gives examples of volunteer programs and directions both in Russia and in the world. The study concludes that only a good goal can not always be realized. In view of this, you should carefully consider the choice of a volunteer program. Volunteer programs are diverse, therefore it is important that the skills are used effectively and efficiently.

scholarly journals Going beyond the one-off: How can STEM engagement programmes with young people have real lasting impact?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Archer ◽  
Jennifer DeWitt ◽  
Carol Davenport ◽  
Olivia Keenan ◽  
Lorraine Coghill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Public Engagement ◽  
Theory Of Change ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Major Focus ◽  
Short Series ◽  
The One ◽  
Stem Engagement ◽  
Learning Ecologies

<p>A major focus in the STEM public engagement sector concerns engaging with young people, typically through schools. The aims of these interventions are often to positively affect students’ aspirations towards continuing STEM education and ultimately into STEM-related careers. Most schools engagement activities take the form of short one-off interventions that, while able to achieve positive outcomes, are limited in the extent to which they can have lasting impacts on aspirations. We review various different emerging programmes of repeated interventions with young people, assessing what impacts can realistically be expected. Short series of interventions appear also to suffer some limitations in the types of impacts achievable. However, deeper programmes that interact with both young people and those that influence them over significant periods of time (months to years) seem to be more effective in influencing aspirations. We discuss how developing a Theory of Change and considering young people’s wider learning ecologies are required in enabling lasting impacts in a range of areas.</p>

scholarly journals Convergence of a strengths perspective and youth development: Toward youth promotion practice

10.18060/5 ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 176-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeong Woong Cheon
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Young People ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Healthy Adults ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Work Practices ◽  
Strengths Perspective

In recent years, increased attention has been paid to the development and application of the strengths perspective and positive youth development. This paper develops youth promotion practice as a convergence of a strengths perspective and youth development principles. Historical and contemporary contexts of a problem-focused perspective in social work with adolescents are reviewed and a critique developed with emphasis on the evolution of strengths-focused practices. The importance and possibility of combining the strengths perspective and youth development toward youth promotion practice are addressed. Youth promotion is defined as a process of enhancing youth strengths and resources to promote positive outcomes and help young people be healthy adults. Complementary aspects of the two perspectives are expected to support and supplement the strengths and weaknesses of each perspective in synergistic ways. Several advantages of youth promotion practice are discussed as well as its implications for improved social work practices with adolescents.

scholarly journals Error Correction of Restrictive Measures: Appeals Made by Young People in Care

Young ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-96
Author(s):  
Laura Kalliomaa-Puha ◽  
Tarja Pösö ◽  
Virve-Maria Toivonen
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Young People ◽  
Error Correction ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Access To Justice ◽  
Administrative Courts ◽  
The Right ◽  
Restrictive Measures

The article examines appeals against restrictive measures in child protection submitted to and decided upon by administrative courts in Finland. Restrictive measures used in care restrict children’s and young people’s fundamental and human rights considerably, meaning ‘confinement in fractions’. Therefore, young people’s access to justice is an important issue in situations in which they consider an error to have been made. We study appeals as a form of legal safety and as a means of error correction. Although young people, 12 years of age and older, have the right to appeal, the appeal system is mainly used by parents to appeal against restriction of contact. As such, the appeal system poorly protects young people’s individual access to justice, if at all. As only administrative courts can overturn the decision to apply restrictive measures, the adult-centeredness of the system and young people’s access to justice should be critically assessed and rethought.

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