The elders also provide support and encouragement .
Oasis provides volunteers with a clear expectation of responsibilities and time commitment .
We train volunteers to recruit in home groups. Oasis also recruits student assistants from committed Junior High and High School students. See our Student Assistant Application , Contract , and Recommendation for more information. Finally, our supportive oversight results in at least a 50 percent return each year. As of the first quarter of 2000, we average 850 students.