Types of
Training

Institutes

HOW TO TRAIN VOLUNTEERS

Three general types of recreation training institutes have
been successfully used in training volunteers. The first is
designed to train volunteers for service in a special type of
facility or for a special group such as an institute for
playground workers. This type of training program has four
broad objectives:

(1) To acquaint volunteers with the value of playgrounds,
the significance of play, the place of recreation in
‘community life and other aspects of the philosophy
underlying playground service.

(2) To familiarize leaders with the accepted procedures,
rules, and operations of playgrounds and other
recreation centers.

(3) To improve leadership skill in various activities
including knowledge of the various play interests
of different age groups, diversification of activities
to sustain interest, etc.

(4) To develop technical knowledge of various games and
activities.

The major part of the institute time is usually devoted to
the last two purposes.

The second type of institute is for the training of workerw
in the conduct of different special activities where the
outstanding need is to strengthen understanding of the
significance of recreation and a kmowledge of leadership
principles and methods. Technical knowledge of the activity
in which the volunteer is to participate is presumed in this
type of program.

This institute usually comprises three to five sessions. A

typical session opens with an address, forum, or panel