Serendipity and Community Development: A Study of Unplanned Community Development Consequences in a Community Service Program.

Grieshop, James I.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Serendipity and Community Development: A Study of Unplanned Community Development Consequences in a Community Service Program.

Grieshop, James I.

Journal of the Community Development Society, v15 n2 p87-103 1984

One hundred ninety-seven volunteers were surveyed to assess community development knowledge and skill gains and community involvement and community building behavior from participation in a Master Gardener program. Though the program was intended to disseminate horticultural information, it was found to have a serendipitous effect on community development knowledge, skills, and experience. (SK)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Development, Community Involvement, Community Services, Gardening, Horticulture, Individual Power, Skill Development, Volunteer Training, Volunteers

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Language: English

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