Journal articles: 'Perspective of volunteering'

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Ovsii, Vitalii V. "Youth Volunteering as an Object of Sociological Research." Humanities of the South of Russia 9, no. 1 (2020): 198–209. http://dx.doi.org/10.19181/2227-8656.2020.1.15.

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The article deals with theoretical and methodological aspects of the study of youth volunteering or volunteerism in modern sociological literature. The author comes to the conclusion that the study of youth volunteering can be carried out on the basis of a synthesis of institutional and activity approaches, allowing to transfer the research perspective from studying the institutional structure of volunteerism to the activities of the volunteer movement participants themselves.

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Lee, Gina, and Peter Martin. "The Relationship Between Lifespan Volunteerism and Personality Among Oldest Old Adults." Innovation in Aging 4, Supplement_1 (December 1, 2020): 393. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.1265.

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Abstract There has been a lack of studies exploring volunteerism from the life span perspective. This study aims to examine the relationship between personality and volunteerism among the oldest old population, using three types of volunteerism: “ever volunteered,” “last volunteered,” and “currently volunteering.” “Ever volunteered” assesses whether individuals ever volunteered in their life. “Last volunteered” examines when an individual last volunteered. “Currently volunteering” explores whether an individual is currently volunteering. By comparing the three volunteerism measures, this study took a life span view of volunteerism. Data of 208 oldest old adults, octogenarians (34.1%) and centenarians (65.9%), from the Georgia Centenarian Study were included in this study. The majority of the sample had volunteered sometime during their lifetime (88.9%), many of them still volunteered when they were in their 80s and 90s (40.4%), and the majority of the sample indicated that they were not currently volunteering (78.8%). Multiple regression analyses indicated that competence (a facet of conscientiousness) significantly predicted “ever volunteered,” and extraversion significantly predicted “last volunteered.” In other words, oldest old adults with high competence levels were more likely to have volunteering experiences in their life. Also, those with high levels of extraversion were likely to have more recent volunteering experiences. None of five personality traits significantly predicted “currently volunteering.” This study sheds light on the importance of different types of volunteerism which enables us to better understand the relationship between volunteerism and personality. We recommend future research to test the link between different types of volunteerism and well-being outcomes.

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Stebbins, Robert A. "Volunteering: A Serious Leisure Perspective." Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly 25, no. 2 (June 1996): 211–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0899764096252005.

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Perić, J., M. Leco-Šimić, M. V. Pevnaya, and E. Sharma. "Generation Z and student volunteering: A national culture perspective." Education and science journal 23, no. 1 (January 16, 2021): 44–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.17853/1994-5639-2021-1-44-72.

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Introduction. Volunteering in the modern world is one of the basic resources for solving society’s problems, an activity that helps students in different countries to build personal and professional competencies. The limited research that makes it possible to analyse the cross-cultural elements of student volunteering has led to a scientific interest in the problem of matching the cultural context and volunteer activities of students from universities in India, Russia and Croatia. The new research perspective covered the perception of volunteering, the behaviour of Generation Z, to which the students of the three countries under consideration belong, as well as the significance of the peculiarities of national culture for the volunteering activity of university youth.The aim of this study is to assess the national cultural context and the level of its significance for the perception of volunteering, motivation and the experience of volunteering of students of management specialties at universities in India, Russia and Croatia.Methodology and research methods. Comparative sociological research is implemented based on the theory of generations, Hofstede’s theory of cultural dimensions and the cultural factors of the macro level defined by him. The study involved students from regional universities in three countries: India, Russia and Croatia. The main method for collecting primary data was questionnaire survey. The questionnaire consisted of several blocks of questions, which allowed assessing the subjective perception of volunteering by students, their personal experience and motivation for volunteering, demographic characteristics of the respondents. The total sample was 943 people; the average age of the respondents was 21 years. Students participated anonymously on a voluntary basis, without any incentives. A one-way analysis of variance, the Leuven test, was used to analyse the data. The collected data was processed using the IBM SPSS Statistics 23.0 program.Results and scientific novelty. The results of the study showed that, in general, Generation Z actually has certain specific characteristics regarding volunteering and volunteering, while these characteristics do not depend on the national culture of a particular state. On the basis of the respondents’ answers, the factors influencing students’ volunteering were identified. Thus, the results of the study proved that the motivation of students for volunteering in the present and in the future does not differ significantly in the compared countries. The study results also did not demonstrate differences in the importance of utilitarian and altruistic motives for volunteering students from different countries. It was found that university students in India are more motivated to volunteer due to utilitarian motives; they are more likely to volunteer in comparison with students from Russia and Croatia. The level of uncertainty avoidance by students, personal benefits from volunteering, and their perception of the value of volunteering in general were measured. The authors provide an overview of the development of volunteering in the three compared countries, defining the social and cultural context in them.Practical significance. The conducted research in the context of popularisation of volunteering as a direction of practice-oriented education at universities in different countries enriches the field of knowledge about student volunteering and its cross-cultural elements.The results of this work can be useful both for universities in the implementation of the “third mission” for the development of the local community, and for all those involved in the promotion of volunteer activities and recruitment volunteering both locally, nationally and internationally with the aim of more engaging Generation Z in the volunteer movement.

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Kee, Ying Hwa, Chunxiao Li, John C. K. Wang, and Muhammad Idzhar Bin Kailani. "Motivations for Volunteering and Its Associations with Time Perspectives and Life Satisfaction: A Latent Profile Approach." Psychological Reports 121, no. 5 (November 8, 2017): 932–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0033294117741653.

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This study aims to examine motivation for volunteering and its association with time perspective and life satisfaction among volunteers ( N = 221). Latent profile analysis was used to profile individuals based on their time perspectives and then to compare group differences in life satisfaction and volunteering motivation. Three profiles were identified. Profile 1 ( n = 32; 14.5%) was a “balanced time perspective group,” Profile 2 ( n = 102; 46.2%) was a “maladaptive group,” and Profile 3 ( n = 87; 39.3%) was a “nonchalant group.” Profile 1 showed the highest life satisfaction compared to the two remaining groups. Significant group differences in volunteering motivation between this group and the other two were also reported. These findings suggest that time perspective may be appropriate for understanding motivation for voluntarism and life satisfaction.

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Savicka, Aida. "Volunteering in Lithuania: Comparative, Dynamic and Value Perspective." Socialinė teorija, empirija, politika ir praktika 22 (July 29, 2021): 116–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.15388/stepp.2021.33.

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Although volunteering is not a new topic in social research, many questions about people’s motivation to engage in voluntary activities still remain open. The article analyzes the changing attitudes towards volunteering in contemporary society, the demographic profile of volunteers, their intrinsic motivation and the cultural value orientation that supports it. The main purpose of this article is to identify the impact of main sociodemographic and personal characteristics in people’s decision to volunteer. Data from European Values Surveys (1990, 1999, 2008, 2017) are used for this purpose. The presented research data provide valuable insights into long-term trends in the development of volunteering in Lithuania, important socio-demographic determinants of volunteering and changing individual motivation to engage in volunteering. As the analysis reveales, although demographic factors – gender, age, education, occupational employment – are important, they only become meaningful when analyzed along with personal characteristics of respondents (such as life satisfaction, trust in people, belief that one is in control of own life) and their value orientations (such as caring, creativity, stimulation, and the pursuit of social justice). In other words, volunteers cannot be treated as a demographically homogeneous group. This means that in order to effectively mobilize people for a specific volunteering activity, it is necessary to take into account not only which socio-demographic groups are generally more likely to be involved, but also the values that are most important to them when planning volunteering strategies and communication. Understanding the determinants of volunteering can serve as a guideline for the development of volunteer-friendly public policies and for properly motivating people to become involved in volunteering, both at the level of the state and specific public organizations.

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Staliūnas, Justinas, Andrius Stasiukynas, and Aušra Šukvietienė. "Volunteering in Lithuania – the perspective of social capital." Socialiniai tyrimai 44, no. 2 (August 19, 2021): 49–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.15388/soctyr.44.2.3.

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The level of social capital in society is one of the most important elements for the success of state development, which is increasingly emphasized on political agendas. In research, social capital covers a wide range of areas due to the interdisciplinarity of social capital. Still, the dominant components stand out: trust in society, trust in public authorities, involvement in civic activities. While trust in public authorities and trust in other members of society are more often used in research and heard in the media, civic activities often lack such interest. However, it is one of the most effective ways for government decisions to invest most effectively in improving social capital in society. The primary tool for the state to increase public involvement in civic activities is the promotion of voluntary activities, which contributes to the state’s sustainable development, and the creation of the welfare state is enshrined in international documents. With this article, the authors seek to examine the peculiarities of Lithuanian volunteering in the context of social capital formation. The aim is to: 1) examine the theoretical assumptions of the impact of volunteering on the formation of social capital; 2) study the expression of social capital and voluntary activity in the context of state performance evaluation indicators; 3) carry out empirical research (expert interview) examining the peculiarities of volunteering in Lithuania. It should be noted that some of the results of the empirical research were used in the report of the applied research “Development of Youth Volunteering in Lithuania” (prepared by the Lithuanian Council of Youth Organizations (LiJOT) project “Strengthening the Participation of the Lithuanian Council of Youth Organizations in Public Management Decision Making”). The development of volunteering and the improvement of social capital indicators are named Lithuania’s long-term strategic goals, but the indicators in international indices are low compared to other countries.The analysis of the results of the empirical research allows us to state that: 1) In Lithuania, volunteering is often treated in various ways, e.g., in connection with unpaid work or other activities which are not, in principle, activities carried out of the person’s own free will; outstanding long-term and short-term volunteering (up to 6 months); 2) organizers of voluntary activities (usually non-governmental non-profit organizations (NGOs)) lack managerial skills; 3) In recent years, Lithuania has started to develop long-term volunteering programs, which are associated with better social capital formation, and it is expected that this measure will help to improve the quality and indicators of volunteering, especially among young people.

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Anheier, Helmut K., and Lester M. Salamon. "Volunteering in Cross-National Perspective: Initial Comparisons." Law and Contemporary Problems 62, no. 4 (1999): 43. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/1192266.

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Stidham, Sharon Flynn. "Volunteering at the AECT Convention: My Perspective." TechTrends 63, no. 1 (December 15, 2018): 13–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11528-018-0367-5.

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Hong, Chia Swee. "Who benefits from volunteering? A personal perspective." International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 24, no. 8 (August 2, 2017): 325–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2017.24.8.325.

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Principi, Andrea, Robert Lindley, Jolanta Perek‐Bialas, and Konrad Turek. "Volunteering in older age: an organizational perspective." International Journal of Manpower 33, no. 6 (September 7, 2012): 685–703. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/01437721211261822.

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Pajo, Karl, and Louise Lee. "Corporate-Sponsored Volunteering: A Work Design Perspective." Journal of Business Ethics 99, no. 3 (October 9, 2010): 467–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10551-010-0665-0.

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Dashper, Katherine, ShiNa Li, Mang He, Puyue Zhang, and Ting Lyu. "Ageing, volunteering and tourism: An Asian perspective." Annals of Tourism Research 89 (July 2021): 103248. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2021.103248.

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Ulyanova, Elena. "Peculiarities of volunteer movement institutionalization in modern Russian society." Tambov University Review. Series: Humanities, no. 178 (2019): 85–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.20310/1810-0201-2019-24-178-85-92.

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We analyze the peculiarities of the process of institutionalization of the volunteer movement in Russia. The genesis of the concept of “institutionalization of the volunteer movement” as a mechanism of social and state interaction, support of volunteer initiatives for social efficiency of volunteer activity is considered. We characterize new types of volunteering (educational, corporate volunteering, family, volunteering in the media). The process of institutionalization of the volunteer movement is defined through the prism of the model of development of the social movement, which includes seven phases (latent, articulatory, organizational, ideological, quantita-tive, organizational, institutional). Volunteer movement is defined as mobile, with a clear organi-zational structure (formal and non-formal), uniting various social groups, transmitting the ideas of volunteerism as a response to the solution of acute social problems. We focuse on the institutional processes in the field of volunteer activities, pursuing the goals of the best volunteer social and cultural actions. The main institutional elements of volunteer movements (volunteer programs, volunteer actions, specialized congresses, forums, conferences, specialized networks of volunteer organizations; volunteer associations, unions, councils; funds for support and development of volunteering; volunteer information networks; state and municipal programs to support volunteer initiatives; legal support of volunteer activities) are highlighted. The perspective directions of the volunteer movement institutionalization in Russia are revealed.

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Kulik, Liat. "Volunteering During an Emergency." Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly 46, no. 2 (July 9, 2016): 419–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0899764016655621.

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The present study examined differences in the volunteering experience during an emergency situation using a life stage perspective. The volunteering experience was examined in a sample of 472 volunteers who volunteered during Operation Protective Edge in Israel, based on their motives for volunteering, satisfaction with the intrinsic and extrinsic aspects of volunteering, and intentions to volunteer in the future. The findings indicate that motives of social solidarity and of escape from reality through volunteering are higher among volunteers in late adolescence than among volunteers in middle and late adulthood. No differences were found in the motive of personal empowerment through volunteering. Men tend to express a higher intention to volunteer in the future than women. The findings indicate a need to expand the theory that explains differences in the volunteering experience along the life cycle in routine situations, such that it will also be compatible with volunteering in emergency situations.

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Silva, Filipa, Teresa Proença, and Marisa R. Ferreira. "Volunteers’ perspective on online volunteering - a qualitative approach." International Review on Public and Nonprofit Marketing 15, no. 4 (October 30, 2018): 531–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12208-018-0212-8.

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Gesthuizen, Maurice, and Peer Scheepers. "Educational Differences in Volunteering in Cross-National Perspective." Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly 41, no. 1 (December 22, 2010): 58–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0899764010394203.

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Lillie, Alison Kate. "Volunteering: a valuable experience and a new perspective." International Journal of Palliative Nursing 19, no. 11 (November 2013): 525. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/ijpn.2013.19.11.525.

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Hewege, Chandana, and Julie Mitchell. "Understanding media constructions of volunteering: an Australian perspective." Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development 23, no. 3 (September 2013): 155–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02185385.2013.818198.

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Kelemen, Mihaela, Anita Mangan, and Susan Moffat. "More Than a ‘Little Act of Kindness’? Towards a Typology of Volunteering as Unpaid Work." Sociology 51, no. 6 (February 1, 2017): 1239–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0038038517692512.

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Definitions of volunteering are widespread and complex, yet relatively little attention is given to volunteering as unpaid work, even though it intersects with the worlds of paid employment and the domestic sphere, cutting across individual/collective and public/private spaces. This article advances a typology of volunteering work (altruistic, instrumental, militant and forced volunteering/‘voluntolding’) that illuminates the complexity and dynamism of volunteering. Using qualitative data from a study of 30 volunteers to explore practices of volunteering as they unfold in daily life, the typology provides much-needed conceptual building blocks for a theory of ‘volunteering as unpaid work’. This perspective helps transcend the binaries prevalent in the sociology of work and provides a lens to rethink what counts as work in contemporary society. It also invites further research about the effects of ‘voluntolding’ on individuals and society, and on the complex relationship between volunteering work and outcomes at a personal and collective level.

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Toraldo, Maria Laura, Alessia Contu, and Gianluigi Mangia. "The Hybrid Nature of Volunteering." Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly 45, no. 6 (July 9, 2016): 1130–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0899764016649688.

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This article discusses the nature of volunteering by exploring the features of the exchanges involved and their precise meanings. The context for this analysis is the U.K. music festival industry, where volunteers are offered specific “exchange deals” for providing their work efforts. The article argues that it is in such exchanges, and in their inherent meanings, that the nature of volunteering can be appreciated as a complex and multi-dimensional phenomenon. By theorizing volunteering as possessing Janus-face features represented by its symbolic and economic faces, this research demonstrates that the practice of volunteering is inherently hybrid. This article advances conceptual knowledge on volunteering by showing the irreducibility of the concept to either of these symbolic or economic dimensions. It offers a new perspective that addresses apparently incompatible readings of volunteering, recognizing volunteers’ different experiences and how they feel about the nature of their exchange.

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Madhusudan, Aarti, and Shalabh Sahai. "Wellness Through Volunteering." NHRD Network Journal 14, no. 1 (January 2021): 115–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2631454120982427.

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Beginning in 2004, long before the CSR Act 1 ushered a new spirit in corporate contribution in social development, iVolunteer has worked with over 100 leading Indian and multinational companies across a range of volunteering types from one-time episodic volunteering to more recently virtual volunteering. Our programmes have the potential to engage a range of employee motivations to volunteer. In this article, we examine the perceived notions about volunteering impact on well-being and if it can make a difference to work life? We share our experience over the years and will examine the impact of volunteering on wellbeing and positive mental health of the volunteers. There are almost no known Indian studies that explore this in detail. Individual companies do report higher satisfaction among employees who volunteer, regarding their work life. The article will draw upon insights from the HR community as well as from those executing volunteering in corporates in addition to some conclusions that we will draw based on some research studies. We hope to provide some possible ways forward for corporates to play a part in greater citizen engagement while creating pathways for mindful volunteering benefitting their employees both from a work and a societal perspective. The aim is to create a strong action plan to increase volunteering to both serve a social purpose and sustain the same by drawing out the positive impact that it can have on the individual.

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Haski-Leventhal, Debbie, Megan Paull, Susan Young, Judith MacCallum, Kirsten Holmes, Maryam Omari, Rowena Scott, and Irit Alony. "The Multidimensional Benefits of University Student Volunteering: Psychological Contract, Expectations, and Outcomes." Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly 49, no. 1 (July 17, 2019): 113–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0899764019863108.

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Student volunteering has many benefits for students, universities, and nonprofit organizations (NPOs), but research on these from a multistakeholder perspective is scant. Using psychological contract theory, this article compares outcomes to expectations of students, universities, and NPOs, proposing a model of the benefits of volunteering to all three stakeholder groups. Based on a large-scale qualitative research with over 60 interviews in six Australian universities, the article offers an in-depth analysis of student volunteering benefits, surprises (benefits exceeding expectations), and disappointments (unmet expectations) for each stakeholder group. Some of these benefits align with existing literature, while others contribute new knowledge on the outcomes of student volunteering. The results show that training, preparation, and management of expectations have the potential to build positive benefits for all. It concludes with implications for universities and NPOs and directions for future research on student volunteering.

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Azpeitia, Iker, Jon Iturrioz, and Oscar Díaz. "Volunteering for Linked Data Wrapper maintenance: A platform perspective." Information Systems 89 (March 2020): 101468. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.is.2019.101468.

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McFadden, Amanda, and Kathleen Smeaton. "Amplifying Student Learning through Volunteering." Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice 14, no. 3 (July 1, 2017): 71–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.53761/1.14.3.6.

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Student volunteer experiences are ubiquitous within higher education contexts. Despite this, there is further scope for understanding the qualitatively different ways students experience volunteering. To achieve this an explicit focus on understanding volunteer experiences from the students’ perspective and the relationship these experiences have with student learning is vital. This paper used a phenomenographic research approach to present the experiences of seven students involved in an interdisciplinary volunteer program in a community literature festival. The findings revealed experiences ranging from authentic learning to more sophisticated and amplified student experiences. While all students in this study found volunteering to be beneficial, we argue that differentiation of volunteer opportunities for students strengthens the provision for rich student learning through volunteering and the potential for students to be active in social change activities through volunteering.

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Cheung, Chau-kiu, and Elaine Suk-ching Liu. "Enhancing the contribution of volunteering to career commitment with friendship among university students." Career Development International 22, no. 7 (November 13, 2017): 754–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cdi-12-2016-0236.

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Purpose Encouraging college students to volunteer is a supposed but uncharted way to contribute to their career commitment. Clarifying the ways of the contribution is therefore necessary. From the social capital perspective, volunteering and network density among friends represent social capital to reinforce each other. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to study the enhancement of the contribution by the density. Design/methodology/approach The examination employs a two-wave panel survey of 410 university students to estimate the effects of volunteering and friend network density at Wave 1 on career commitment at Wave 2. Essentially, the examination adjusted for biases due to sample attrition and self-selection into volunteering. Findings Volunteering at Wave 1 showed a significant contribution to career commitment at Wave 2. Moreover, the contribution significantly increased with friend network density at Wave 1. Research limitations/implications Findings from this panel survey of university students in Hong Kong require future research for substantiation. For instance, such research can apply an experimental design to volunteering to guarantee the internal validity of the contribution of volunteering. Practical implications Social capital theory is applicable to the promotion of career commitment. Specifically, optimizing the strength of social capital through the combination of volunteering and friendship is promising. Originality/value Empirical support for the application of social capital theory to career development is evident. Particularly, the joint contribution of volunteering and friendship is demonstrable.

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Chen, Shushu, Jinming Zheng, and Geoff Dickson. "Volunteering for sports mega events: a non-host region perspective." Managing Sport and Leisure 23, no. 3 (May 4, 2018): 189–203. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23750472.2018.1530609.

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Cobey, James C. "Physicians and Surgeons Volunteering in Developing Countries: A Personal Perspective." Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 396 (March 2002): 65–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00003086-200203000-00010.

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Roza, Lonneke, Itamar Shachar, Lucas Meijs, and Lesley Hustinx. "The nonprofit case for corporate volunteering: a multi-level perspective." Service Industries Journal 37, no. 11-12 (July 7, 2017): 746–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02642069.2017.1347158.

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S. Mattila, Anna, and Lydia Hanks. "Corporate volunteering programs and consumer perceptions: an information processing perspective." Journal of Services Marketing 27, no. 7 (October 7, 2013): 572–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jsm-06-2012-0096.

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Wu, Yandan, Chunxiao Li, and Selina Khoo. "Predicting Future Volunteering Intentions Through a Self-determination Theory Perspective." VOLUNTAS: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations 27, no. 3 (March 26, 2015): 1266–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11266-015-9570-6.

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Hernantes, Naia, María J. Pumar-Méndez, Olga López-Dicastillo, Andrea Iriarte, and Agurtzane Mujika. "Volunteerism as adolescent health promotion asset: a scoping review." Health Promotion International 35, no. 3 (April 21, 2019): 610–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daz026.

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Abstract The Aim of this scoping review was to explore the available literature on volunteerism in adolescence and the benefits that this activity may report in their healthy development, from a salutogenic perspective. Searches were conducted in Pubmed, Cinahl, PsycINFO and Cochrane Library home databases; 15 articles were selected. Almost all of the studies were conducted in the United States between 1990 and 2000, primarily developed by psychologists and sociologists. The impact of volunteering was reflected in aspects that can be classified based on Lerner's dimensions of the PYD model. Volunteer activities promote an Improved academic, social, cognitive, and vocational competence in adolescents. An increase in conflict resolution capacity, leadership and personal agency, as well as improved pro-social attitudes and relationships with adults and peers, all of which contributed to their self-identification with the community. Moreover, increased positive development of adolescents reduces the rates of risky behaviors. Volunteerism may represent an opportunity for health promotion in adolescence. The concept of volunteering as an asset for health promotion during adolescence evokes the need to adopt and favor this view with regard to key areas of study associated with this stage such as education and health. Teams that work in community health, especially those in primary care, should recognize and value existing volunteer groups as an asset to promote the healthy development of adolescents. Friendlier health services should be encouraged that include comprehensive services from within educational institutions to community actions.

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Cívico-Ariza, Andrea, Ernesto Colomo-Magaña, Erika González-García, and Enrique Sánchez-Rivas. "Volunteering in the University Context: Student Perception and Participation." Education Sciences 10, no. 12 (December 15, 2020): 380. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/educsci10120380.

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In increasingly diverse cultural contexts, the intercultural perspective favors an enriching coexistence between cultures, with volunteering being an exercise that allows for a critical transformation of reality in order to achieve a more supportive and equitable society. This article aims to find out how university students conceive of volunteering, as well as their level of participation. The sample was made up of 208 students from the Pedagogy and Social Education degrees of the University of Granada during the 2019/2020 academic year. An ad hoc questionnaire was applied, which incorporated a standardised instrument (Adapted Values Test), as well as questions designed by the authors. The results underline the positive axiological perception of volunteering. The participants understand volunteering as a helping role that depends on the social, personal, and professional motivations of the students. However, this positive perception is not transformed into active participation and continuous links with voluntary organisations. The conclusions indicate that university students value volunteering as a necessary task for the social good, although their participation is low, and it is necessary to transform the pro-social awareness of university students into real participation.

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Cherven, Brooke, Dorothy Jordan, Sally Hale, Martha Wetzel, Curtis Travers, and Kylie Smith. "Nurse–Patient Connectedness and Nurses’ Professional Quality of Life: Experiences of Volunteering at a Pediatric Oncology Camp." Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing 37, no. 2 (November 18, 2019): 136–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1043454219887671.

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Objective: Pediatric oncology nurses can experience burnout, vicarious traumatization, and compassion fatigue related to the unique stressors of their profession. Opportunities to enhance nurses’ professional commitment and nurse–patient connectedness may mitigate these stressors. This study explored the impact of volunteering at a local oncology camp on pediatric oncology nurses’ professional quality of life and connectedness with their oncology patients. Method and Sample: Pediatric oncology nurses from a single institution were invited to participate in this mixed methods study. Participants completed a survey assessing professional quality of life, professional commitment, and patient connectedness. Nurses who had oncology camp volunteer experience were invited to participate in a qualitative interview. Results: Compared with noncamp nurses ( n = 23), camp nurses ( n = 25) had increased odds of a low burnout score (odds ratio = 6.74, 95% confidence interval [1.10, 41.43], p = .039) and increased odds of a high compassion satisfaction score (odds ratio = 4.69, 95% confidence interval [1.14, 19.32], p = .033). Qualitative interviews supported the impact of volunteering at camp on nurses’ personal and professional perspective, nursing practice, and delivery of person-centered care. Conclusion: Volunteering at a pediatric oncology camp provided nurses the opportunity to engage with patients, share experiences, and view patients as individuals while still maintaining professional boundaries. Nurses who volunteer at camp described a perspective moving beyond patient-centered to person-centered care, and for some pediatric oncology nurses, camp volunteering may be a novel way to mitigate burnout and an important tool to enhance resiliency.

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민경숙. "Older People's Experiences in Cultural Volunteering from a Social Practice Perspective." Journal of Ethics 1, no. 117 (December 2017): 243–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.15801/je.1.117.201712.243.

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Patricia L. Maclachlan. "Politics and Volunteering in Japan: A Global Perspective (review)." Journal of Japanese Studies 35, no. 1 (2009): 224–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1353/jjs.0.0079.

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Plewa, Carolin, Jodie Conduit, Pascale G. Quester, and Claire Johnson. "The Impact of Corporate Volunteering on CSR Image: A Consumer Perspective." Journal of Business Ethics 127, no. 3 (January 31, 2014): 643–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10551-014-2066-2.

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Rüber, Ina Elisabeth, and Jan Germen Janmaat. "Does Participation in Adult Education Increase Volunteering? An Analysis of British Longitudinal Data." Adult Education Quarterly 71, no. 1 (June 2, 2020): 55–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0741713620927348.

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High-quality longitudinal data from the UK Household Longitudinal Study gives us the opportunity to investigate whether participation in adult education (AE) fosters volunteering, and whether this depends on the volume of AE, its content, or on the qualification obtained with it. From a public enlightenment perspective, we would only expect to find an effect if the content of AE relates to social issues and domains relevant for volunteering. Yet theories emphasizing AE as a place of encounter and an activity that strengthens self-confidence would expect a positive effect regardless of the content but depending on the volume and the obtained qualification. Our results from a person fixed-effects model reveal a significant and positive effect of participation in AE on volunteering in general, while volume, content, and obtained qualifications appear to make no difference. These findings provisionally suggest that social interactions and self-perceptions explain civic returns to AE.

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Brookfield, Katherine, Jane Parry, and Vicki Bolton. "Getting the Measure of Prosocial Behaviors: A Comparison of Participation and Volunteering Data in the National Child Development Study and the Linked Social Participation and Identity Study." Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly 47, no. 5 (July 23, 2018): 1081–101. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0899764018786470.

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Measures of prosocial behavior can influence policy, legislation, investment, and inform assessments of the overall state of society. Evidence suggests that methods are important in determining these measures. To widen and deepen our understanding of the complex relationship between these items, we compared participation and volunteering data from a national birth cohort study (National Child Development Study [NCDS]) with data from a linked qualitative study, the Social Participation and Identity Study (SPIS). We evaluated the strengths and prosocial behavior content of each and explored possible links between their respective methodologies and participation and volunteering estimates. We found that prompts and probes were associated with higher estimates and narrow filter questions with lower estimates. The SPIS afforded detailed insights into lived experiences and personal narratives of volunteering and participating, whereas the NCDS supported analysis of these behaviors over time and from a lifecourse perspective. Implications for researchers and policy makers are considered.

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Malinen, Sanna, Puck Algera, and Teija Mankkinen. "Volunteer motivations in the Finnish fire service." International Journal of Emergency Services 9, no. 1 (October 23, 2019): 21–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijes-10-2018-0051.

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Purpose This paper presents a large sample study of fire service volunteer motivations in Finland. The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to explore the differences between initial motivations to begin volunteering vs motivations to continue volunteering; and second, to examine the differences in motivations as a function of demographic variables and geographic region of the fire brigade (rural vs urban). Design/methodology/approach An online survey was completed by 747 fire service volunteers throughout Finland. Findings The initial motivations for joining the brigade differed from those that motivated volunteers to continue in their roles. Significant differences between male and female volunteers’ initial motivations, as well as differences in motivations to continue volunteering as a function of age and region, were found. Research limitations/implications The findings support integrating a psychological, functional perspective with contextual and situational factors when considering volunteer motivations. Originality/value This study suggests a comprehensive understanding of fire service volunteer motivations and informs improved recruitment and retention practices.

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VELLEKOOP BALDOCK, CORA. "Seniors as volunteers: an international perspective on policy." Ageing and Society 19, no. 5 (September 1999): 581–602. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0144686x99007552.

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The purpose of the paper is to describe and contrast public policies regarding the participation of older people in volunteer work in three countries: the United States, Australia and the Netherlands. Data were collected in 1997–1998 through analysis of policy documents and through 50 interviews with researchers, policy makers and volunteer co-ordinators. The study found considerable differences between the three countries in the provision of government policies and programmes for senior volunteering. It was concluded that such differences could be explained in the context of the definition of seniors' social participation employed by policy-makers in each country.

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Abraham, Anne, and Murray Millar. "Applying a Gift-exchange Perspective to Effective Volunteering in Papua New Guinea." Pacific Affairs 84, no. 4 (December 1, 2011): 687–713. http://dx.doi.org/10.5509/2011844687.

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Jegermalm, Magnus, and Eva Jeppsson Grassman. "Links between informal caregiving and volunteering in Sweden: a 17-year perspective." European Journal of Social Work 16, no. 2 (May 2013): 205–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13691457.2011.611796.

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Schroyens, Maarten, Arnim Langer, and Bart Meuleman. "Service to the Nation: Prospective Participants’ Engagement With National Service in Ghana." Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly 48, no. 4 (January 18, 2019): 859–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0899764018824667.

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The engagement of participants in mandatory national youth service programs is a potentially important, but often neglected factor in understanding why these programs do or do not achieve their intended outcomes. This study examines the engagement of prospective participants in national service by testing competing theoretical frameworks on motivations for volunteering. Specifically, we examine motivational, institutional, and group identity theories and apply them to a mandatory national service program in a non-Western context: Ghana’s National Service Scheme (NSS). We analyze data from an online survey among almost 3,000 university students who are prospective NSS participants. Results indicate that the motivational perspective is very useful to understand engagement in mandatory community service in developing countries. In addition, the institutional and group identity perspectives are found to be complementary to this motivational perspective.

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Kim, Hany, Yeongbae Choe, Daehwan Kim, and Jeongmi (Jamie) Kim. "For Sustainable Benefits and Legacies of Mega-Events: A Case Study of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics from the Perspective of the Volunteer Co-Creators." Sustainability 11, no. 9 (April 26, 2019): 2473. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11092473.

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This study examined the outcome of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics from multiple perspectives. Tourism and sport researchers have focused on the legacy of mega-events, due to the opportunity they provide to transform a city positively, including through the development of the tourism industry. However, outcomes are not always positive, and the effects differ for every event. The effects of an event can be short-term or long-term. An event, to be truly successful, should aim to have a long-lasting and sustainable positive effect for everyone involved in hosting the event. Additionally, the outcome effects are perceived to be different by each stakeholder of any event. While the roles of volunteers are critical to the success of an event, their perspectives of the event outcomes have been relatively overlooked. Therefore, this study examined the legacy of the 2018 Winter Olympics, as the most recent and unique Olympics (also known as the Peace Olympics), from the perspectives of the volunteers as co-creators. Specifically, volunteers were asked to explain their perceptions of the success of the Olympics. Furthermore, they were asked to identify the legacy of volunteering and the legacy of the Olympics, in order to examine whether volunteers can distinguish the difference between the legacies of volunteering and the Olympics (i.e., event legacy). Using a modified version of content analysis, the results of the volunteer interviews indicated that volunteers identified the legacies of volunteering on a more personal level, emphasizing personal experience, while they identified the legacies of the Olympics on a community and national level.

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Mead, Joseph. "A Legal Perspective on the Organization–Volunteer Relationship." Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly 48, no. 2_suppl (March 11, 2018): 12S—29S. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0899764018762319.

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How does law view and shape the relationship between nonprofit organization and volunteer? To address this question, I draw on information from statutes, court decisions, and agency guidance from both the federal and state law in the United States. In general, “volunteer” is not a legally defined category in the United States, leaving a volunteer’s legal status to depend on whether the volunteering aligns with other, recognized types of relationships, such as employer–employee, principal–agent, or program–participant. By providing a synthesis of these varied legal rules as they apply to volunteers working for a nonprofit organization, this piece identifies different ways of describing the relationship between organization and volunteer, and the legal obligations and benefits that flow as a result.

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Bhalla, A., L. Tincknell, A. Shukla, and N. Armitage. "The Intercollegiate Specialty Board Clinical Examination: A Patient's Perspective." Bulletin of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 94, no. 5 (May 1, 2012): 187–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/147363512x13311314195330.

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The Intercollegiate Specialty Board (ISB) holds several examinations each year. The clinical section of these exams forms a key component in the assessment and subsequent completion of surgical training. commonly, the clinical sections are held in hospitals where one of the affiliated examiners holds a consultant position. although a particular hospital will usually host this examination only once in an examiner's career, with the addition of mrcS and medical school examinations, many clinicians will play some part in the organisation of a clinical examination at some time in their career. patient participation is vital to a successful clinical exam and we must never forget that these patients are volunteering themselves as well as their time for free.

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Samuel, Olga, Lonneke Roza, and Lucas Meijs. "Exploring Partnerships from the Perspective of HSO Beneficiaries: The Case of Corporate Volunteering." Human Service Organizations: Management, Leadership & Governance 40, no. 3 (March 16, 2016): 220–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23303131.2015.1117552.

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Paull, Megan, and Maryam Omari. "Dignity and respect: important in volunteer settings too!" Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal 34, no. 3 (March 20, 2015): 244–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/edi-05-2014-0033.

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Purpose – Volunteers in some organisations are subject to new protections under legislative amendments in Australia which proscribe workplace bullying. These new protections provide impetus for the question of whether workplace bullying is an issue for (unpaid) volunteers and (paid or unpaid) volunteer managers. The purpose of this paper is to outline key exploratory findings. Design/methodology/approach – This exploratory and descriptive qualitative study employed an online survey to collect data on the experiences of participants and on their perception of what constitutes bullying in volunteering. Findings – The evidence suggests that many of the negative behaviours which might be found in workplaces are also found in volunteering, but there are also aspects unique to this setting. Research limitations/implications – This study was exploratory in nature and will benefit from further expansion and empirical testing. Practical implications – Many respondents reported that they have been subject to, or witnessed events which they considered to be bullying. Recognition of the possibility of bullying in volunteering is a step towards amelioration. Social implications – Volunteering has benefits for individuals and organisations, as well as contributing to social capital. Organisations which are cognisant of, and actively build positive cultures are better able to attract and retain talented and committed volunteers and managers. Originality/value – There is an absence of research relating to workplace bullying in volunteer settings. As context plays a significant role in workplace bullying scenarios, this study opens up a unique perspective to this negative behaviour in a new setting.

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Sanghera, Balihar. "Contributive Injustice and Unequal Division of Labour in the Voluntary Sector." Sociological Research Online 23, no. 2 (February 1, 2018): 308–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1360780418754905.

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This article examines how the unequal division of unpaid labour within voluntary organisations can produce contributive injustice. Contributive injustice occurs when people are denied the opportunity to have meaningful work and the recognition associated with it. The unequal social division of labour affects people’s opportunities to access complex and routine tasks, shaping their capacity to develop their own abilities, respect, and self-esteem, and hence the meaningfulness of their work. The study uses the moral economy of labour perspective to understand and evaluate how the unequal division of labour can shape people’s capabilities and well-being. While the article is sympathetic to Eliasoph’s symbolic interactionist approach to volunteering, which seeks to focus on the quality of civic engagement and public dialogue, it reveals this framework to have some shortcomings. This empirical study is based upon an analysis of 41 participants’ volunteering activities.

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Journal articles on the topic 'Perspective of volunteering'

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