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About Volunteering
Why people volunteer
... a few possible motivations
- To feel needed
- To make a difference
- To get to know a new neighbourhood
- To help someone
- Because a friend pressured them
- To gain or improve skills
- Because they have time on their hands
- To do their civic duty
- To be with people who are different
- To keep busy
- Because the agency is close-by
- To do something with a family member
- To learn the truth
- To do one’s share
- For recognition
- To get a better balance in life
- To make new friends
- To explore a career
- Because they are bored
- To demonstrate commitment to a cause
- As therapy
- To do something different from their job
- To have something to get up for
- For fun
- For religious reasons
- To repay a debt
- To learn about Irish culture
- For work experience
- To give something back
- As an excuse to do something they love
- To donate their professional skills
- Because there is no one else to do it
- To feel good
- To have an impact
- Because they can’t do paid work
- To be part of a team
- To be an advocate
- To gain status
- To get out of the house
- To test themselves
- For escape
- To become an 'insider'
- To be an agent of change
- Personal experience with a problem
- Guilt
- Because of concern for the client group
- To gain access to services themselves
- To be challenged
- To experiment
- As an alternative to giving money
- To be a watchdog
- To feel proud
- Because they were asked
- To stand and be counted
Adapted from Ellis, Susan J, 1996,
The volunteer recruitment (and membership development) book, Energize, USA |
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