Date of Award
2016
Document Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL)
Department
Leadership
First Advisor
Thomas Morgan
Second Advisor
Steven Manderscheid
Third Advisor
Mary Wagner
Abstract
This paper examines, from a community-building perspective, the importance of engaging adults in a deliberate way to deepen asset-building efforts that will benefit the lives of young people. This was done through a leadership application project focused on volunteer adult leaders who connected, equipped and inspired small groups through discussions that deepen their understanding and actions in support of young people. Areas of study include the role of community, volunteer leader attributes, and small group structures. In addition, the project included the development of a guided discussion curriculum for use by volunteer leaders. The paper includes a methodology with a timeline and concludes with a discussion about lessons learned and recommendations for the future of the pilot.
Identifier
SC 11.MAL.2016.Atkinson.KM
Recommended Citation
Atkinson, Karen Mariska, "The Role of Volunteer Leaders in Deepening the Efforts of a Communitywide Youth Asset-building Initiative" (2016). Theses and Graduate Projects. 1332.
https://idun.augsburg.edu/etd/1332