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100			_aSimon, Christopher A.
245			_aThe imapct of Americorps service on volunteer participants: results from a 2-year study in four Western states
260			_c2002
300			_ap.522-40.
362			_aNov
520			_aEarlier evaluation of Americorps have approached the study of program effects in two general ways. Cost-benefit studies indicate that in select projects the program produces a substantial net benefit. Qualitative studies conclude that the program has a substantial impact on the strength of communities, provides an influx of social capital, and solves unmet human needs. The authors' analysis focuses on the impact of AmeriCorps on the volunteer members. In a 2-year preservice-postservice analysis they found that the members become more active in community groups. AmeriCorps participation may strengthen social capital - participation parallels a significant value shift among participants. - Reproduced.
650			_aCorporations - United States
650			_aCorporations
700			_aWang, Changhua
773			_aAdministration and Society
909			_a54508
999			_c54508 _d54508