Abstract From the early 1970’s to present, this article explores history of New York Public Library volunteer program and explains how past initiatives have not only continued support Library’s mission but created many staff led departments that still exist today. Volunteers help library efforts serve Yorkers larger world.

Volunteerism is a means of contributing either to the society, organization or individual. Either for satisfying individual’s self-interest altruistically helping others, volunteering creates value. The study aims examine impact self versus other-oriented messages on intentions and attitudes existing potential volunteers. Two studies were designed using fictitious foundations, find out effects ...

Preconception care identifies and modifies the risk factors for pregnancy and childbirth. The present study aimed to determine the effects a preconception care education program, which was based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) and implemented by health volunteers, on knowledge and attitudes of women. A semi-experimental study was conducted using 22 health volunteers and 110 women aged 15-49 ye...