The International Journal of Volunteer Administration (The IJOVA) is a professional peer reviewed publication of the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. Published only in digital formats, IJOVA is offered in recognition of the critical role of professional managers of volunteers in mobilizing human resources to address serious human, community, and social needs through volunteerism.
The IJOVA seeks to provide an exchange of ideas and a sharing of knowledge and insights about volunteerism and volunteer management and administration, both in North America and internationally.
IJOVA is a not-for-profit service of the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences and North Carolina State University that seeks to connect practitioners, academicians, and consultants in greater service to the global volunteer community and the professionals who lead it.
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From the IJOVA Editor, Ryan Schmiesing, Ph.D.
January 2020
This issue of the International Journal of Volunteer Administration (IJOVA) includes three compelling Feature Articles. Siordia presents data extracted from the Volunteering Supplement of the Current Population Survey from 2011-15 and shows volunteer rates for specific populations in the U.S. van Gilst and co-authors present an interesting argument for user testing of volunteer brokerage websites and share insights into the importance of usability of specific websites. Finally, Gallagher presents findings from a study focused on Peace Corps members and their early termination and overall length of service.
Vol XXXIV, Number 1 (January, 2020)
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Current Population Survey Volunteer Supplement Data: Variance Estimates by the Replication Method
Usability of Volunteer Brokerage Websites: The Why and How of User Testing
Peace Corps, the 50plus Initiative, and Volunteer Early Termination
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Mary Kay Hood, Chair (2020)
Independent Consultant
Pamela D. Robinson, Secretary (2020)
University of South Carolina
Harriett Edwards, Treasurer (2019)
North Carolina State University
Nancy Macduff (2019)
Portland State University
Janet Fox (2020)
Louisiana State University
Mark Brennan (2019)
Penn State University
Lori Gotlieb (2020)
Lori Gotlieb Consulting
Doug Della Petras (2019)
Rochester General Hospital
Jenna LaChenaye (2019)
Chair - IJOVA Publication Sub-Committee
The University of Alabama Birmingham
Catherine Ventras (2019)
Frostburg State University
Richard Waters (2020)
University of San Francisco
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Ryan Schmiesing, Ph.D.
The Ohio State University
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
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