Motivations for Volunteerism: Implications for Engagement and Recruitment
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.33423/jop.v20i2.2878Keywords:
Organizational Psychology, nonprofit, not-for-profit, volunteer, volunteer engagement, volunteer recruitment, RecruitmentAbstract
As demographics and volunteering interests evolve in the United States, nonprofit organizations are refining their engagement and recruitment strategies. This pilot study is uses a mixed method approach to uncover intrinsic motivators for volunteerism, asking 1) what are the primary motivations for individuals to volunteer?; and 2) what can be learned from these motivation factors to help an organization more effectively and efficiently engage and recruit new volunteers? This study suggests three motivations for volunteerism: personal gain, commitment to cause, and education. Considering these motivation factors may help nonprofit organizations provide new ways of engaging and recruiting volunteers.